By Linet Amuli - Reporter
Kenya, January 15, 2026 - Africa’s fintech sector is growing at an unprecedented pace, and Côte d’Ivoire is emerging as a leading hub for digital payment innovation. The Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI) recently solidified its role in this transformation by investing in local fintech firm GREEN-PAY. Finalized on December 31, 2025, the agreement formalizes CDC-CI’s acquisition of a stake in the company and strengthens the country’s position in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Digital financial services are no longer a niche market in Africa; they are central to how people and businesses transact. From mobile money transfers to merchant payments and utility settlements, digital platforms are connecting millions to formal financial services that were once out of reach. GREEN-PAY, backed by both Orange Côte d’Ivoire Participation (OCIP) and now CDC-CI, exemplifies this trend by providing secure, locally relevant solutions that support individuals, small businesses, and larger enterprises.
The CDC-CI investment goes beyond financial backing. It represents a strategic public-private partnership aimed at scaling fintech innovations that can drive economic growth across the region. With a shareholder structure combining public-sector stability and private-sector technological expertise, GREEN-PAY is positioned to expand its offerings not only nationwide but also across West Africa, contributing to the continent’s broader digital payments ecosystem.
According to GREEN-PAY Managing Director Anouar Traboulsi, the investment signals strong confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s fintech landscape. “This partnership allows us to scale faster, reach more users, and play a role in Africa’s digital financial inclusion story,” he said. The move also reinforces the growing narrative that African countries can innovate and lead in fintech, leveraging local talent and infrastructure to create solutions tailored to the continent’s unique challenges and opportunities.
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Across Africa, governments and financial institutions are recognizing that digital payments are critical to economic development. Countries from Kenya to Nigeria have demonstrated how mobile money can transform commerce, enable cross-border trade, and empower small businesses. Côte d’Ivoire’s partnership between CDC-CI and GREEN-PAY reflects this broader movement, showing how coordinated investment and technology adoption can build robust, scalable financial systems.
As the continent embraces the next wave of digital finance, partnerships like this one are key to driving growth, ensuring financial inclusion, and strengthening the resilience of African economies. For Côte d’Ivoire, CDC-CI’s support of GREEN-PAY is more than a financial transaction; it is a statement that the country is ready to lead Africa’s fintech revolution, demonstrating that local innovation, strategic investment, and regional ambition can work together to shape the future of digital payments across the continent.
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