In an effort to facilitate access to finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and women-led businesses in four West African countries, such as Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, such as Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, such as Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, such as Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, such as Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Vista Group Holding have signed a historic partnership agreement.

AGF will provide a loan portfolio guarantee of 30 billion CFA francs (approximately 50 million US dollars) to support Vista Group Holding's lending activities to SMEs across its network in the four target countries. This will allow Vista to grant more than 60 billion CFA francs (around 100 million USD) in loans to SMEs. Through this partnership, it is a question of unlocking growth opportunities for SMEs in West Africa, through the increase of their financing. This will contribute to the economic development of the region.

According to the CEO of Vista Group Holding, “this partnership with AGF is an important step in our mission to empower SMEs and contribute to financial inclusion in West Africa”. According to Wilfrid Abiola, the Country Representative of the African Development Bank style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, "serif" > in Togo, “this partnership reflects the commitment of the African Development Bank , particularly through the AFAWA initiative, to empower women entrepreneurs while promoting economic growth in the African Development Region. #39; West Africa”.