EBID Launches 2027 Investment Forum to Boost Growth
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) launched the 2027 ECOWAS Investment Forum (EIF) on September 29, 2026, in Lomé, Togo. Scheduled for April 7-8, 2027, the forum aims to mobilize fresh capital, strengthen investment partnerships, and drive inclusive economic growth in West Africa.
Under the theme “Resilience and Transformation: Navigating Global Uncertainties and Unlocking Inclusive Growth in the West African Sub-region,” the forum will gather investors, development finance institutions, policymakers, project sponsors, and private-sector leaders. Dr George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EBID, emphasized the importance of investment in unlocking the region's economic potential amid global economic challenges.
The launch event included government officials, development finance institutions, and private-sector leaders, featuring a presentation of the forum and a panel discussion on innovative financing mechanisms. Mrs Akou Afidenyigba represented the Togolese government, while Ismael Nabe, Minister for Planning, Development and International Cooperation of Guinea, called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
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