January 2026 — Intercontinental Investment Bank in Djibouti (iib East Africa) has been awarded Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Djibouti 2026 by Global Finance, marking the second consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious recognition.

The award is part of Global Finance’s Sustainable Finance Awards, which honour financial institutions demonstrating leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration, sustainable financing innovation, and measurable impact across their markets.

This consecutive recognition underscores iib East Africa’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable finance in Djibouti through innovative financial solutions, responsible banking practices, and targeted investments aligned with national development priorities.

Over the past year, iib East Africa has strengthened its sustainable finance agenda through financing projects with positive environmental and social impact, supporting sustainable infrastructure, trade, and development initiatives, enhancing ESG integration across lending and investment decisions and expanding partnerships that promote inclusive economic growth.

“As Djibouti advances its development ambitions, we see sustainable finance as a catalyst for long-term economic resilience, social inclusion, and environmental stewardship. Looking ahead, iib East Africa will continue to deepen ESG integration across our activities, mobilise capital toward high-impact sectors, and work closely with public and private partners to deliver measurable outcomes that support the country’s national priorities and future generations.”

Global Finance evaluates banks based on a rigorous methodology that considers ESG strategy, sustainable financing volumes, governance frameworks, innovation, and measurable impact.

The full editorial coverage of the Sustainable Finance Awards will be published in the March 2026 issue of Global Finance magazine and on gfmag.com, alongside the list of global and regional winners.

The award further strengthens iib East Africa’s positioning as a leading institution in sustainable finance within Djibouti and the wider East African region. It also reinforces the bank’s broader vision to integrate sustainability into its core business strategy while supporting long-term economic development.