Enat Bank honored for promoting gender-inclusive finance, supporting women entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and advisory services.

Enat Bank Honored for Championing Women’s Empowerment

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 26, 2025 — Ethiopia’s Enat Bank has been awarded the Excellence in Women’s Empowerment Award at the 23rd Connected Banking Summit. The accolade recognizes its leadership in gender-inclusive finance and dedication to supporting women-led enterprises.

A Bank Founded by Women, for Women

Enat Bank, established and largely led by women, focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs across Ethiopia. Beyond traditional banking, it provides tailored advisory, business training, and mentorship programs, helping women scale their businesses and access regional and international markets.

“Our mission is to give women the tools, knowledge, and financial resources to succeed,” said Mulu Solomon, CEO of Enat Bank. “This award shows that gender-inclusive finance is both socially impactful and economically transformative.”

Expanding Financial Inclusion Across Ethiopia

The bank serves thousands of women-led SMEs with flexible loans, savings schemes, and financial literacy workshops. Enat Bank also collaborates with international partners to boost outreach, digital access, and capacity-building initiatives, strengthening its role as a leader in inclusive banking in Africa.

“Empowering women entrepreneurs strengthens entire communities,” added Chairperson Liya Gebremichael. “Every loan, mentorship session, and advisory initiative has a multiplier effect on Ethiopia’s economy and future generations.”

Global Recognition for Inclusive Practices

The Connected Banking Summit award highlights Enat Bank’s growing influence internationally. Its model demonstrates how gender-focused banking drives financial inclusion, encourages innovation, and promotes sustainable economic growth.