Event
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
09:00 to 17:30
Registration from 09:00
Venue
Pullman Hotel
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Deployed to date
EUR 124M
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
09:00
Registration and welcome reception : badge collection and workshop materials, welcome coffee and networking.
09:30
30 min
Opening ceremony
Official opening
Keynote address
Remarks : ICD Head of Delegation
Remarks : IsDB Governor for Côte d'Ivoire, Ministry of Planning and Development
Official photograph session
For ICD
UA
Ulan Abylgaziev | Head of the ICD Delegation
10:00
45 min
Session 1
Right place, right time
Lines of financing as a lever to support economic growth in Côte d'Ivoire.
Corporate presentation of ICD
ICD's track record in Côte d'Ivoire : EUR 124M deployed, key lessons
WAEMU macroeconomic context and private sector financing gaps
Alignment with the National Development Plan 2026-2030
How alternative financing instruments compare with conventional options
Questions & Answers
Speakers
UA
Ulan Abylgaziev | Division Manager, Line of Financing
AS
Abdoul Rachid Sani | Lead Principal, Line of Financing
10:45
60 min
Session 2
Under the hood
How the Line of Financing works in practice, from structure to terms.
Presentation 1 : Islamic finance basics and principles
Presentation 2 : Line of Financing structures, Shariah compliance and key terms, end-beneficiary eligibility and sectoral priorities
Presentation 3 : case study, analysis of a prior disbursement and its sectoral impact
Questions & Answers
Speakers
AS
Abdoul Rachid Sani | Lead Principal, Line of Financing
IT
Ismael Touré | Principal, Line of Financing
SD
Salif Diop | Principal, Portfolio Management
11:45
Coffee break and networking
12:00
45 min
Session 3
Proof of concept, voices from the field
Peer testimony from institutions that have deployed ICD Line of Financing facilities.
Speaker 1 : senior executive, Coris Bank International CI, the only institution in Côte d'Ivoire operating a dedicated Islamic finance window
Speaker 2 : senior executive, Banque de l'Union de Côte d'Ivoire (BDU-CI), beneficiary of two ICD facilities including the COVID-19 response Line, offering a multi-cycle deployment perspective
Moderated discussion on lessons, impact and recommendations for prospective partners
Questions & Answers
Speakers
To be confirmed
12:45
Lunch and networking
13:45
45 min
Session 4
From handshake to disbursement
Your roadmap to the Line of Financing, step by step.
Presentation 1 : step by step, from application to disbursement
Presentation 2 : bank partnership models, becoming an ICD distribution channel
Presentation 3 : eligibility criteria and project selection parameters
Presentation 4 : how to successfully implement dedicated Islamic finance services
Questions & Answers
Speakers
IT
Ismael Touré | Principal, Line of Financing
SD
Salif Diop | Principal, Portfolio Management
14:30
45 min
Session 5
Developing an Islamic financial channel in Côte d'Ivoire
ICD's experience and catalytic role in developing Islamic financial institutions across West Africa.
Ongoing support for the establishment of a new Islamic bank in Côte d'Ivoire
Mobilising investors and strategic partners
Technical, advisory and institutional support : business planning, governance and implementation
Questions & Answers
Speakers
MC
Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury | Acting General Manager, Equity
MN
Mohamed Bachir Ndao | Principal, Equity
15:15
45 min
Session 6
Proven impact, voices from the field
Perspectives from senior leaders of Islamic financial institutions supported by ICD and the IsDB Group across West Africa.
The impact of ICD's investment, technical and institutional support on their establishment and growth
Key lessons and the role of strategic partnerships in building sustainable institutions
Potential speakers include the Chairman of Tamweel Africa, CEO of Banque Islamique du Sénégal, Chairman of AGIR, and the CEOs of Banque Islamique de Guinée and Banque Islamique de Mauritanie
Questions & Answers
Speakers
MC
Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury | Acting General Manager, Equity
MN
Mohamed Bachir Ndao | Principal, Equity
16:00
Coffee break and networking
16:15
75 min
The deal room
Partnership tables and expressions of interest
Pre-scheduled 30-minute one-to-one sessions between ICD relationship managers and representatives of financial institutions.
Each session concludes with a structured Expression of Interest form
ICD team on hand with term sheet summaries and eligibility checklists
Commitment moment : institutions are invited to formally register interest before the close
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
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
Opening, 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 2, 4 | Deal Room
Equity Department
Sessions 5 and 6
MC
Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury
Acting General Manager, Equity Department
Sessions 5, 6 | 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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