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10/2/25, 8:27 AM ECI highlights its role as catalyst in enhancing trade and investment opportunities between the UAE and Africa - Middle East News …

ECI’s fundamental contribution to this drive was highlighted. As the UAE’s federal export credit company,

it plays a vital role in de-risking and enabling higher-capital participation by providing credit guarantees,
risk mitigation, and related financial solutions. This support is crucial for large-scale projects that require
significant upfront capital and long-term commitments, particularly in renewable energy, infrastructure,

and digital transformation.

ECI currently operates in 30 African countries, supporting UAE small and medium-sized enterprises

(SMEs) as they integrate into continental supply chains, while also backing sovereign-led infrastructure
projects. The company has already closed deals in key sectors such as healthcare, hospital construction,
medical fleets, emergency infrastructure, firefighting, technology and data, and green energy- including
solar and wind projects. These initiatives are carried out in close partnership with Export Credit Agencies

(ECAs), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and private markets to co-create innovative solutions.

Furthermore, prominent initiatives led by the UAE to advance sustainable development in the African

continent were discussed, with a spotlight on the “African Green Investment Initiative” (AGII). Announced
at the Africa Climate Summit, held in Nairobi in September 2023, AGII is a multistakeholder partnership
that adopts an innovative approach to climate finance, combining the resources, expertise, and local

knowledge of its partners.

Towards the closing of the session, emphasis was placed on ECI’s role in supporting the UAE’s global
clean energy agenda. During COP28, the UAE pledged USD 4.5 billion to accelerate clean energy

projects across Africa. In line with this, ECI is providing USD 500 million of credit insurance to de-risk and
unlock private capital – further demonstrating ECI’s commitment towards global sustainable development.

It is noteworthy that the forum brought together global companies, private and public investment bodies,
thought leaders and policy makers, in a series of discussions on strengthening trade and investment
relations between the UAE and the African continent.

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