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ATI’s recent 20^th Annual General Meeting approved new shareholders that will contribute significantly to its capital base 

• ATI’s recently concluded 20^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted its 2019 annual accounts in which ATI posted a record eighth consecutive year of growth to a total Gross Assets of over US$6.4 billion and US$27.7 million in Profits.
• The AGM also approved three new membership applications, including one from an AAA-rated non-African country, collectively expected to yield around $47 million in new capital.
• In addition to these new applicants, the African Development Bank and the European Investment Bank are expected to support the capital contribution of five new African member states and an increase in capital of an existing member by US$91 million.

NAIROBI, 22 July, 2020 – The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) concluded its 20^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 17^th July. The virtual meeting, which attracted a record number of countries, approved key decisions supporting the institution’s global expansion. The AGM also adopted ATI’s 2019 annual accounts, which saw the institution achieve another year of record performance with a net profit of US$27.7 million, a Return on Capital (ROC) exceeding 10% for the first time, and a Gross Exposure of US$6.4 billion.

The record number of government participants in the meeting highlights the recognition by African countries of ATI’s role in helping attract trade and investments. H.E. Dr. Mohamed Maait, Egypt’s Minister of Finance noted the economic, trade and finance benefits that ATI brings to its member states. He commented that Egypt, the previous Chair of the African Union, is committed to supporting African institutions and is focused on completing its membership in ATI. H.E. In addition, Dr. Issa Doubragne, Minister of Economy and Development Planning, participated for the first time in ATI’s General Meeting on behalf of the Republic of Chad, an imminent member state. During the meeting, other countries also re-affirmed their commitment to fast-track their membership processes.

Five countries are expected to become fully-fledged members within the coming months, while an existing member state indicated its intention to increase its capital contribution. These countries will cumulatively benefit from US$91 million in financial support from the African Development Bank and the European Investment Bank.

Furthermore, the General Meeting approved three new membership applications worth US$47 million including a submission from an AAA-rated non-African country, demonstrating ATI’s ability to mobilize international support to implement its development mandate and support African countries’ recovery from the economic effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic.