Daba Participates in PEPT’s First Securitization to Boost Electricity Access in Côte d’Ivoire

At Daba, we are proud to announce our participation in the primary offering of the “Electricity for All Debt Securitization Fund” (FCTC EPT 2023-2028), which has now been successfully listed on the regional stock exchange, the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM). This significant milestone took place on May 15, 2024, at the BRVM headquarters in Abidjan-Plateau.

The FCTC Electricité Pour Tous 2023-2038 is the first Social Bond issued in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU, also known by the French acronym UEMOA) under the Electricity for All Program (PEPT). This program aims to provide widespread access to electricity, an essential component for socio-economic development in Ivory Coast. 

The issuance of 6,000,000 bonds, managed by a consortium of BOA Capital Securities and NSIA Finance, received strong backing from key investors, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF).

Daba’s involvement aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance access to high-quality investment opportunities across Africa. Our platform’s commitment to transparency, reliability, and ease of investing is reflected in our support for initiatives that drive sustainable development and economic growth in the region.

The issuance saw bonds valued at 10,000 CFA Francs each, offered in three tranches with maturities of 7, 10, and 15 years, and interest rates of 7%, 7.25%, and 7.5% respectively. The success of this offering underscores the robust investor confidence in projects that deliver both financial returns and social impact.

The listing ceremony gathered prominent figures from the energy and financial sectors, highlighting the broad support for the PEPT Fund’s goals. Representatives from BRVM, such as Ms. Corinne Ormon and Mr. Zahalo Siliué, emphasized the importance of utilizing regional financial markets to finance projects that enhance infrastructure and improve the quality of life for local populations. 

The “Electricity for All” initiative has already connected 1.7 million households to the electricity grid since its inception in 2014, with a target to connect 4 million households by the end of its current phase. The recent bond issuance aims to fund an additional 800,000 connections over the next three years, with a total fundraising goal of 120 billion CFA Francs by late 2024.

Daba is honored to support the FCTC Fund’s listing, reinforcing our dedication to facilitating impactful investments. As the first asset-backed social bond listed in West Africa, this development opens new avenues for investors and demonstrates the immense potential within African markets. 

We look forward to continuing our role in transforming investment landscapes across Africa, ensuring our investors can participate in and benefit from the continent’s growth and development. Through initiatives like this, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating opportunities that drive progress and prosperity for all.

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