Equity Bank Uganda has stepped up its drive to support Uganda’s economic transformation by strengthening strategic partnerships with leading development agencies, signalling a renewed focus on inclusive growth, enterprise support and long term social impact.
In a recent high level engagement at the bank’s head offices in Kampala, senior representatives from aBi Development, the European Union and the Royal Danish Embassy met with Equity Bank’s leadership to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at unlocking growth in key sectors such as agriculture, green enterprise and small business development.
The discussions centred on expanding technical support, enhancing risk-sharing mechanisms for SMEs and accelerating access to tailored financial solutions for women, youth and refugee led businesses. The partners also examined ways of supporting productivity across agricultural value chains where most Ugandan households derive their livelihoods.
Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko said the bank is committed to leveraging partnerships to advance national development priorities.
“Working alongside development partners allows us to design solutions that not only finance businesses but also uplift communities and expand opportunities for vulnerable groups,” he noted, emphasising the bank’s mission to align financial services with inclusive and sustainable growth.
The collaboration discussions build on Equity Bank’s ongoing work with various organisations including green finance programmes, enterprise accelerators and capacity building initiatives that equip entrepreneurs to scale their businesses.
According to the bank, the strengthened partnerships are expected to support broader national goals such as increased financial inclusion, resilience in the agriculture sector, job creation and social empowerment.