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East African Development Bank

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East African Development Bank
Company typePrivate
IndustryFinance
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967)
Headquarters4 Nile Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
Key people
Philip Mpango
Chairperson, Governing Council
Vivienne Yeda Apopo
Director General[1]
ProductsLoans, leasing, real estate, trade finance, equity investments
RevenueIncreaseAftertax:US$10.213 million (2017)
Total assetsUS$390.411 million (2017)
OwnerGovernments of
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
African Development Bank
NCBA Group Plc and others.
Number of employees
78 (2012)
Websitewww.eadb.org

The East African Development Bank (EADB) is a regional development finance institution located in Kampala,[2] Uganda with the objective of promoting development in the member countries of the East African Community.[3] The current member states of the EADB are Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania including other development and commercial financial institutions.[4]

Overview

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EADB plays a threefold role of lender, adviser, and development partner. The bank provides a range of products and services that are tailored for the region's development requirements. The bank has experience, financial backing, staff, and a knowledge of the region's financial requirements. As of December 2017, the institution's total assets were valued at approximately US$390.411 million, with shareholders' equity of approximately US$261.36 million.[1]

History

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EADB was established in 1967 under the treaty of the then East African Cooperation between Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Following the breakup of the first East African Community (EAC) in 1977, the bank was re-established under its own charter in 1980. In 2008, following the admission of Burundi and Rwanda into the new EAC, Rwanda applied and was admitted into the EADB.[5] Under the new charter, the bank's role and mandate were reviewed, and its operational scope expanded. Under its expanded operational scope, the bank offers a broad range of financial services in the member states. Its main objective is to strengthen socio-economic development and regional integration.[6]

Ownership

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The ownership of the EADB as of December 2013 is detailed in the table below.[7][8]

East African Development Bank Stock Ownership
Rank Name of Owner Percentage Ownership
1 Government of Kenya 27.0
2 Government of Uganda 27.0
3 Government of Tanzania 24.0
4 Government of Rwanda 1.0
5 African Development Bank 11.0
6 Netherlands Development Finance Company 3.0
7 German Investment Corporation 1.0
8 Consortium of Yugoslav Institutions 1.0
9 SBIC - Africa Holdings 1.0
10 NCBA Group Plc - Nairobi 1.0
11 Nordea Bank - Sweden 1.0
12 Barclays Bank - London 1.0
13 Standard Chartered Bank - London 1.0
Total 100.0

As of December 2013, the bank's shareholders' equity totaled approximately US$166.03 million. In January 2013, the African Development Bank injected US$24 million into EADB in new equity, bringing its shareholding to 15 percent.[9]

Awards

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In November 2014, the Association of African Development Finance Institutions ranked EADB, "the best performing development finance institution in Africa" for the second consecutive year, with an AA rating. The bank was ranked the best out of 33 institutions that submitted to the evaluation.[10]

Bank structure

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EADB's structure is composed of the following:

  • Governing Council

The Governing Council of the East African Development Bank is composed of Ministers responsible for Finance from Member States. The council meets regularly to review and analyze reports submitted by the Board of Directors.[11]

  • Advisory Panel

The Advisory Panel of the East African Development Bank is comprised of distinguished individuals with extensive expertise in international and development financing. The panel also provides guidance to the Bank on the best effective strategies to achieve its goals and objectives.[11]

  • Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the EADB holds all decision-making powers within the bank and meets at least quarterly to review and evaluate reports submitted by the Management. [11]The board is comprised of Permanent Secretaries from Ministries of Finance, private sectors representatives, and Director Generals from current member states.[11]

  • Management Team

The management Team is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the risk management process, ensuring the effective implementation and ongoing integrity of the risk management system. this involves identifying and assessing risks while maintaining compliance with organized policies and objectives.[11]

The details of the current structure of EADB are outlined on the bank's website.[12]

Branch network

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The headquarters of the bank are located in Uganda's capital, Kampala. As of June 2014, EADB had three other branches, one each in the East African capitals of Nairobi, Kigali, and Dar-es-Salaam. A branch will be established in Bujumbura as soon as Burundi joins the bank.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b EADB (31 March 2018). "East African Development Bank: EADB 2017 Annual Report". Kampala: East African Development Bank (EADB). Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  2. ^ Goode, Walter (2007). "Dictionary of Trade Policy Terms". login.ezproxy1.library.arizona.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  3. ^ Moody's Investors Service (4 August 2017). "Moody's Affirms East African Development Bank's Baa3 Long-Term Issuer Rating; Outlook Stable". London: Moody's Investors Service. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  4. ^ "About Us | East African Development Bank". www.eadb.org. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  5. ^ Juuko, Sylvia (25 February 2008). "Rwanda Joins EADB". New Vision. Archived from the original on 2 October 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  6. ^ Waithaka, James (22 February 2014). "Kenya: EADB Plans Bond Issue to Finance Projects In The Region". The Star(Kenya) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  7. ^ EADB (31 December 2013). "Shareholding In East African Development Bank". East African Development Bank. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  8. ^ Gachiri, John (3 July 2014). "EADB KSh4.2 Billion Fresh Capital Target Piles Pressure On Member Countries". Business Daily Africa. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  9. ^ Mbogo, Steve (19 January 2013). "AfDB Invests Equity of $24 Million In EADB". The EastAfrican. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  10. ^ New Times Reporter (21 November 2014). "East Africa: Regional Financier Ranked Best Development Bank in Africa". New Times (Rwanda) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  11. ^ a b c d e "East African Development Bank Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2022" (PDF).
  12. ^ EADB (2013). "The Organisational Structure of EADB". East African Development Bank. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  13. ^ Ihucha, Adam (18 February 2014). "Burundi Seeks To Join EADB". Adam-Ihucha.Blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
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