Bujumbura, Burundi, March 11, 2024—IFC and Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura (BCB), the third largest bank in Burundi, today announced a partnership to boost trade and growth by expanding access to financing for thousands of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in the country, including informal businesses.
IFC is providing BCB with a $20 million loan, of which $10 million is mobilized…