Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Waribei
ActiveFinance
Côte d‘Ivoire
GIZ
Waribei offers a digital platform providing short-term working capital to small FMCG retailers. Through partnerships with suppliers and microfinance institutions, the platform enables secure trade credit in informal markets while reducing risk and transaction costs. Licensed by the Central Bank and working with a local payment provider, Waribei has extended credit to more than 300 informal retailers, helping them increase inventory, avoid stockouts, and maintain business continuity.
Investment
- Country: Côte d‘Ivoire
- Public Funding: EUR 100,000
- Start of Funding: 10/2025
- Public Partner: GIZ
Impact
No Poverty
Gender Equality
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