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IFC, Dashen Bank seal $10mn risk deal to unlock SME lending in Ethiopia

Asfaw Alemu CEO of Dashen Bank S.C and Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President of Africa, IFC. Photo @ Dashen Bank
Asfaw Alemu CEO of Dashen Bank S.C and Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President of Africa, IFC. Photo @ Dashen Bank
  • IFC provides $10mn risk-sharing facility to Dashen Bank
  • Focus on agribusiness and women-led SMEs

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – The International Finance Corporation has launched a $20mn risk-sharing partnership with Dashen Bank to expand lending to small businesses in Ethiopia.

  • IFC provides $10mn risk-sharing facility to Dashen Bank
  • Focus on agribusiness and women-led SMEs

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - The International Finance Corporation has launched a $20mn risk-sharing partnership with Dashen Bank to expand lending to small businesses in Ethiopia

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