Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire

EIBK-CI Foundation

Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire Foundation finances social projects in Africa. Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire sets aside up to 1% of the group’s profits after tax to support project initiatives of the foundation.

Concept

The Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire foundation is managed as a business. Its main focus is to give back or contribute effectively towards the society in which the bank operates. The major financiers of the foundation's activities are the Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire and other international Non-Governmental Organisations. The projects and programmes of the Foundation are selected with the view of fostering regional integration.

Objectives

To project Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire as a responsible and caring corporate citizen
To assist communities and certain underprivileged groups to enhance their livelihoods.
To encourage creativity and excellence among Africans.
To foster integration within the region

Areas of Interest

Entrepreneurial development (especially in rural communities )
Education
Health
Community development

The Foundation is focused on education, women, children, health, scientific research, and socio-cultural activities. Since inception, it has supported and funded over 28 projects in Africa to the tune of over US$600,000. These are projects with the potential to impact on the lives of very poor Africans. Projects funded by the Foundation include the provision of meals to the hungry and deprived children. The provision of treated mosquito nets and drugs for the treatment and prevention of diseases including malaria, tuberculoses and HIV/AIDS is part of the package.

Through the Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire Foundation, we provided computers and learning aids to various African communities. Through our internal and external training and development programmes, we are increasing the banking talent pool in Africa.

In Côte d'Ivoire, Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire partnered with the National AIDS Awareness Campaign to open centres in universities to educate the youths on AIDS. Currently the bank operates 7 of such centres across Côte d'Ivoire.

The Export-Import Bank of Korea Côte d'Ivoire Foundation also supports socio-cultural awareness, including the embryonic African film industry and capacity building in entrepreneurial skills development.