Officials from Eco Bank Uganda Ltd have revealed that they will intensify supporting special groups to elevate people’s standards.
During the EcoBank consultative breakfast meeting with a section of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, the officials highlighted that their main interests in elevating it’s special programs including EcoBank’s women empowerment program and EcoBank Single Market Trade Hub.
These officials said the programs will be done to aid trade across the African continent in a single market, as Uganda’s 1.1 million SMEs account for 80% of the country’s GDP and 90% of its private sector.
Grace Muliisa, the managing Director of EcoBank Uganda commented that the Vision to connect people and create opportunities for sustainable growth and markets is reflected in the workshop.
“This interactive session enables us to show appreciation to our customers by offering them valuable experiences to discuss critical business issues, discover new opportunities, and learn how Ecobank’s solutions can unlock their full potential,” she said.
This dynamic platform allowed attendees to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and explore new growth opportunities. Participants gained valuable insights into how the Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub initiatives can help overcome business challenges and accelerate growth since women and youth run 1.8 million informal businesses, Ecobank recognized the value that SMEs bring to the country’s economy and the importance of guiding and offering support through these workshops.
With over eighty key SME customers and Eco Bank staff in attendance, the workshop aimed at imposing stronger business relationships and offering SMEs the opportunity to engage with Ecobank’s wide range of innovative products and services by providing a valuable platform for dialogue and networking.
EcoBank Uganda is a subsidiary of EcoBank Transnational Incorporated that began its operation in Uganda on 19 January 2009 as a full-service bank.
It provides wholesale, retail, investment, and transaction banking services and products to governments, financial institutions, multinationals, international organizations, businesses, and individuals. Its also the leading Pan African Bank which operates in over 35 African countries.
