The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $40 million transaction guarantee facility to support Dashen Bank’s trade finance activities in Ethiopia.
The Facility will provide support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates’ import and export trade finance requirements. It will also support intra-Africa trade, thus directly contributing to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda.
The Bank Group will provide a guarantee of up to 100 percent to confirming banks for the non-payment risk arising from the confirmation of Letters of Credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by Dashen Bank.

Following the approval, the African Development Bank’s Director General for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo said: “Supporting Trade in Africa is a key priority at the African Development Bank. Trade finance is an important driver of economic growth and is critical for cross-border trade, particularly in emerging markets. We are delighted to work with Dashen, a strong partner with extensive knowledge and network in Ethiopia, on a shared ambition to support the region’s Trade.”