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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) SME Loans

Key Information
Organisation
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)
Status
Open
Type
Loan
Amount
ETB 500,000 – 100,000,000
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Description

Ethiopia state-owned commercial bank providing critical term loans and working capital to support domestic manufacturing and export sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

Ethiopian registered businesses. High priority given to export-oriented businesses, manufacturing, and agricultural processors.

Focus Sectors

Export, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Trade

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