On Monday, February 5, the Deputy Director General in charge of the Support Department of Coris Bank International Côte d'Ivoire, Jean Baptiste Kouamé announced that his banking institution plans to invest more in the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the empowerment of women.

Coris Bank International Côte d'Ivoire plans to support businesses and women entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire and the sub-region. Jean Baptiste Kouamé said that while financial institutions limit their exposure to SMEs, given their specificity, it is important to support their businesses for the development of countries and the development of populations. To do this, Coris Bank International Côte d'Ivoire has initiated various actions to support SMEs, in order to achieve inclusive growth that takes into account all populations

The bank is also interested in gender issues. She intends to invest and continue these initiatives with women entrepreneurs. Actions specifically dedicated to women are implemented in order to promote education and financial inclusion, encourage women to save and support them in the development of their activities.