6 days ago, the EBRD announced the granting of a loan of up to 60 million dollars (or 33.8 billion FCFA) to the company Dorado. The objective is to strengthen the cashew value chain in the country. This investment will mainly be used for the working capital needs of Dorado's Ivorian subsidiaries, allowing them to increase the supply of raw nuts intended for processing before export outside Africa.

This new investment is part of a national dynamic already underway. Between 2015 and 2024, cashew processing capacities in Côte d'Ivoire increased from 68,515 to 350,000 tonnes, generating more than 18,000 jobs, 66% of which are occupied by women. The government aims to transform 50% of national production by 2030, with a target capacity of 730,000 tonnes. The expected benefits of this loan are multiple. By strengthening processing capacities, Côte d'Ivoire (leading world producer with around 1.5 million tonnes of raw nuts in 2025) is increasing the added value of its exports. This strategy also consolidates the country's position as the leading African processor and third in the world.

Let us remember that this is not the first time that the EBRD is involved in the Ivorian cashew sector. In February 2026, it had already granted a loan of 70 million euros to Valency International for its processing activities in Ivory Coast and Nigeria. These successive commitments confirm the growing confidence of international donors in the Ivorian industrial potential.