Senegal, July 9 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its first trade finance facility in Senegal, providing €15 million to Ecobank Senegal under its Trade Facilitation Programme.Senegal's position as a gateway to West Africa and membership of the West African Economic and Monetary Union underpin its role in regional trade integration. The trade line will strengthen Ecobank Senegal's capacity to support clients engaged in supporting international trade.The trade finance facility will help to boost the country's import and export activity and support Ecobank Senegal's trade finance operations by issuing guarantees to confirming banks to mitigate political and commercial payment risks. Ecobank Seneg...