Signed by AfDB Director General for North Africa, Mohamed El Azizi and Managing Director of BCI’s Trade and Industry Group, Isselmou Tajidine, the agreement will strengthen the BCI’s financing capacity while supporting women-owned SMEs across West Africa.
According to Tajidine, “This technical assistance project reinforces the BCI Group’s strategic partnership with the AfDB, which will position us as the bank of choice for women entrepreneurs in Mauritania, Senegal, Mali and Guinea. It will help expand our offering of financial products and technical support for women-led businesses.”
“The signing of this technical assistance agreement with the BCI Group is an important step in supporting the financing inclusion and growth of women-led SMEs, which play a crucial role in Mauritania’s economic development,” Tajidine stated.