Last week, the ALCB Fund had the pleasure of attending the listing ceremony of Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire’s debut Gender Bond at the BRVM in Abidjan.

We are proud to have anchored this landmark XOF 10 billion issuance alongside IFC, with proceeds dedicated to expanding access to affordable finance for women-focused MSMEs across Côte d’Ivoire. The ceremony, held on June 12th, brought together key stakeholders we have been delighted to work with on the transaction, including:

Our colleague, Franck Fodvo, accepted the transaction tombstone on behalf of the Fund. This marks the ALCB Fund’s14th thematic bond investment across Africa, and notably, the first-ever gender bond listed in the UEMOA region. We remain committed to driving inclusive finance and supporting capital markets that empower entrepreneurs and underserved communities across the continent.