Advans Côte d'Ivoire: the institution celebrates its 10th anniversary with a string of awards
Advans Côte d'Ivoire celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 23, 2022, in Abidjan. The ceremony was attended by approximately 80 guests.
Founded in 2012, Advans Côte d'Ivoire, a partner of the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, currently operates through a network of 22 branches, employing over 650 people. The institution currently serves over 160,000 clients with outstanding loans of over 65 billion CFA francs.
True to the mission that has made it a success, Advans Côte d'Ivoire continues to help small businesses grow by providing sustainable access to simple and adaptable financial products and services. To achieve this, it relies on the use of innovative services, local distribution models, and the digitalization of its product offering.
For its innovative digital payment and savings solution for cocoa producers and cooperatives, Advans Côte d'Ivoire was awarded the 2018 European Microfinance Award for "Financial Inclusion through Technology." Named "Best Financial Institution for Credit Services" for the third consecutive year and "Best Financial Institution for Agricultural Finance Offerings" for the first time, the institution continues to garner awards with the African Consumer Label.
In ten years, Advans Côte d'Ivoire has been able to develop a wide range of products adapted to the realities and expectations of disadvantaged populations.
