Ecobank Cape Verde, part of the Pan-African Banking Group, Ecobank Group, is partnering with the government of Cape Verde as the official sponsor the Cabo Verde Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai
The Expo, that is running for six months, ends on 31 March 2022.
With the sponsorship, Ecobank Cape Verde aims to promote investment and partnership opportunities in Cape Verde, enhance its profile and visibility within the larger UAE and globally, and expand its support for Cape Verdean businesses.
Aminata Nana Sakho, managing director, Ecobank Cape Verde, said, “With the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement creating a new era of opportunity and growth for Africa, we’re determined to fly the flag for Cabo Verde and maximise our country’s – and Ecobank’s – visibility at the Dubai Expo. Our presence in Dubai through our international office, our pan-African knowledge and our expertise in innovative structuring solutions, make us the ideal partner at this world-renowned event.”
One of the key events organised by the government of Cape Verde at the Dubai Expo is the Cabo Verde Investment Forum from 3-4 February. The forum aims at mobilising resources and finance from the private and public sectors to fund catalytic projects delivering sustainable economic growth, job creation, entrepreneurship and youth development in Cape Verde. The flagship projects of the Cabo Verde Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development will also be highlighted.
