Baobab Civ Social Tender

Project ID: 56874
Status: Signed
Location:
Industry Sector: Financial Institutions:
Notice Type: Private
Environmental Category: FI
Approval Date: 09 Sep 2026
Disclosure date: 14 Sep 2026
Project Description
The project is an investment of up to XOF 6 billion (EUR 9.2 million equivalent) in a senior unsecured bond issued by Baobab Côte d'Ivoire, for a total issuance size of up to XOF 20 billion (EUR 30.5 million).

Project Objectives
The proceeds of this bond issuance will primarily support on-lending to women-led MSMEs (80%), complemented by financing for private education facilities serving low- and middle-income households (10%) and eligible green projects (10%) in Côte d'Ivoire.The project will help narrow the gender financing gap by increasing access to credit to women-led businesses, thereby promoting financial inclusion and women's economic participation.