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BADEA Private Sector and Trade Finance

Key Information
Organisation
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
USD 10,000,000 – 50,000,000
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Description

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa provides massive corporate loans and trade finance lines to private sector entities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Mid to large-cap African companies and financial institutions. Projects must have a strong developmental impact or promote Arab-African trade.

Focus Sectors

Trade Finance, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Manufacturing

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