IBEX Launch Event
IBEX Partner Banks Signing the New Agreements |
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On March 14, 2014 the IBEX Program signed new agreements with its partners Ecobank and IB Bank expanding their cooperation to 5 additional sectors: transportation, hospitality, construction, general merchandise, and infrastructure. Previously, the program’s scope of work was limited to the renewable energy and agricultural sectors. USAID Liberia Mission Director John Winfield attended the signing, and spoke on the need for increased access to credit for Liberian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Also in attendance were leading members of the Liberian business community.