Egypt 60 Million USD for Women-Led SMEs and Green Projects

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 02 July 2024

Egyptian Commercial International Bank (CIB) Signs Two New Agreements with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Worth $60 Million

The Egyptian Commercial International Bank (CIB) has signed two new agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) totaling $60 million, according to EcoFin Agency.

These agreements, concluded during the European Union's investment conference in Cairo (June 29-30), aim to finance green projects and support women-led Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt.

Out of this envelope, $50 million will be invested in climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies, covering various sectors such as agri-food, manufacturing, services, logistics, distribution, and information and communication technologies.

The remaining $10 million will be dedicated to women-led SMEs, employing fewer than 250 employees and generating an annual turnover of less than €50 million.