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Lines of Progress | Event Series
Developing Islamic Finance in Côte d'Ivoire
A full day on lines of financing and equity participation in the service of Ivorian private sector growth. Understand the mechanism, hear from the institutions already using it, and meet the ICD teams.
Co-organised by the Ministry of Planning and Development of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and ICD, with the IsDB Regional Hub in Abidjan and the Chamber of Commerce of Côte d'Ivoire. Under the auspices of the IsDB Governor for Côte d'Ivoire.
Date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Time
09:30 to 17:00
Registration from 09:30
Venue
Pullman Hotel
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Deployed to date
EUR 123M
Six partner institutions
Programme of the day
Six sessions, two tracks, one deal room
The morning is devoted to the Line of Financing: the context, the mechanism, the testimonials and the roadmap. The afternoon opens onto equity participation and the development of Islamic finance institutions, ahead of the bilateral meetings.
Line of Financing
Equity & institutional development
Ceremony, networking and Deal Room
09:30
Welcome and registration : badges and working documents handed out, welcome coffee and networking.
10:00
30 min
Opening ceremony
Official opening
Keynote address : Ministry of Planning and Development
ICD address
Remarks : IsDB Governor for Côte d'Ivoire
Remarks : IsDB Regional Hub, Abidjan
Remarks : Chamber of Commerce of Côte d'Ivoire
Official group photo
For ICD
MC
Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury | Acting General Manager, Equity
10:30
45 min
Session 1
The right place, at the right time
The Line of Financing as a strategic solution for Côte d'Ivoire today.
ICD's track record in Côte d'Ivoire : EUR 123M deployed, key lessons
WAEMU macroeconomic context and private sector financing gaps
Alignment with the National Development Plan 2026-2030
Comparing alternative instruments with conventional options
Questions & Answers
Speakers
UA
Ulan Abylgaziev | Division Manager, Line of Financing
AS
Abdoul Rachid Sani | Lead Principal, Line of Financing
11:15
30 min
Session 2
Under the hood
How the Line of Financing works in practice, from structure to terms.
Line of Financing structures, Shariah compliance and key terms
End-beneficiary eligibility and sector priorities
Case study : analysis of a previous disbursement and its sector impact
Questions & Answers
Speakers
AS
Abdoul Rachid Sani | Lead Principal, Line of Financing
IT
Ismael Touré | Principal, Line of Financing
11:45
Coffee break and networking
12:00
45 min
Session 3
Proof from peers
Testimonials from Ivorian institutions that have deployed ICD Line of Financing facilities.
Coris Bank International CI : the country's only institution operating a dedicated Islamic finance window
Banque de l'Union Côte d'Ivoire (BDU-CI) : recipient of two ICD facilities, including the COVID-19 Line, with a multi-cycle deployment outlook
Moderated discussion on lessons, impact and recommendations to prospective partners
Questions & Answers
Moderator
SD
Salif Diop | Principal, Portfolio Management
12:45
Lunch and networking
13:45
30 min
Session 4
From handshake to disbursement
Your roadmap to the Line of Financing, step by step.
From application to disbursement : the full journey
Banking partnership models : becoming an ICD distribution channel
Eligibility criteria and project selection parameters
Successfully setting up dedicated Islamic finance services
Questions & Answers
Speakers
IT
Ismael Touré | Principal, Line of Financing
SD
Salif Diop | Principal, Portfolio Management
14:15
45 min
Session 5
Building an Islamic finance channel in Côte d'Ivoire
ICD's catalytic role in creating and growing Islamic finance institutions.
ICD's experience in West Africa : Niger, Senegal, Guinea, Mauritania
Ongoing support for the establishment of a new Islamic bank in Côte d'Ivoire
Mobilising investors, strategic partners and private capital
Technical and institutional support : business plan, governance, implementation
Questions & Answers
Speakers
MC
Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury | Acting General Manager, Equity
MN
Mohamed Bachir Ndao | Principal, Equity
15:00
30 min
Session 6
Proven impact, voices from the field
Leaders of Islamic finance institutions supported by ICD and the IsDB Group across West Africa.
Impact of investment, technical and institutional support on their creation and growth
The role of strategic partnerships in building durable institutions
Speakers expected from : Tamweel Africa, Banque Islamique du Sénégal, AGIR, Banque Islamique de Guinée, Banque Islamique de Mauritanie
Questions & Answers
Moderator
MN
Mohamed Bachir Ndao | Principal, Equity
15:30
Coffee break and networking
15:45
75 min
The deal room
Partnership tables and expressions of interest
Pre-scheduled 30-minute one-to-one meetings between ICD relationship leads and representatives of financial institutions.
Each meeting closes with a structured expression of interest form
ICD teams on hand with term summaries and eligibility checklists
Commitment moment : institutions are invited to formalise their interest before closing
Networking, B2B meetings and refreshments
At the tables
UA
Ulan Abylgaziev
AS
Abdoul Rachid Sani
IT
Ismael Touré
SD
Salif Diop
MC
M. A. R. Chowdhury
MN
Mohamed Bachir Ndao
17:00
Closing remarks and thanks
The voices of the day
The ICD team in Abidjan
Leads from ICD's Banking and Equity departments run the sessions and host the afternoon partnership tables.
Banking Department
Sessions 1 to 4
UA
Ulan Abylgaziev
Division Manager, Line of Financing
Session 1 | Deal Room
AS
Abdoul Rachid Sani
Lead Principal, Line of Financing
Sessions 1, 2 | Deal Room
IT
Ismael Touré
Principal, Line of Financing
Sessions 2, 4 | Deal Room
SD
Salif Diop
Principal, Portfolio Management
Sessions 3, 4 | Deal Room
Equity Department
Sessions 5 and 6
MC
Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury
Acting General Manager, Equity Department
Opening, Session 5 | Deal Room
MN
Mohamed Bachir Ndao
Principal, Equity Department
Sessions 5, 6 | Deal Room
Confirm your attendance
Places are limited and Deal Room slots are allocated on registration. Registering allows us to reserve a one-to-one meeting for you with the ICD teams.
Please confirm by Monday 28 September 2026
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