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AfDB, Rwandan banks discuss closing trade finance gap
African Development Bank Group met nearly all Rwandan commercial banks in Kigali on 5 October to discuss expanding trade finance access and partnership options.
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The African Development Bank Group hosted a trade finance breakfast meeting in Kigali on 5 October with nearly all Rwandan commercial banks, followed by bilateral talks on potential partnerships. The Bank says Africa's trade finance gap was estimated at $74 billion to $92 billion in 2024, limiting businesses' ability to trade and grow.
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