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Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Two and a half million people with better light – another half a billion to go
Two and a half million people in Africa now have access to better lighting, thanks to the efforts of Lighting Africa and its partners. Over 500,000 quality off-grid lighting lamps sold on the continent.
South Sudan Calls for Bigger Private Sector Role
South Sudan’s Vice President has called for a strong private sector to create jobs and boost growth in Africa’s newest country, where IFC and the World Bank are gaining traction with efforts to improve the business climate, encourage investments,
African Entrepreneur, Backed by IFC Private Equity, Wins Award from Ernst & Young
Onajite Okoloko, CEO of Notore Chemical Industry Limited, which produces low-cost fertilizer to boost crop yields and is backed through an IFC Private Equity Fund, has been named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in the West African region by Ernst &
IFC Considers the Launch of A Local Currency Bond In Zambia
Zambia elected a new government on September 20. Three months later, Jingdong Hua, IFC VP for Treasury and Information Technology, visited the country to understand development priorities for the new government and to explore local currency financing
IFC Coordinates Lenders in Kribi Power Project to Help Improve Energy Security in Cameroon
IFC is investing €60 million in direct financing, and coordinating €138 million in syndicated and parallel loans to the Kribi Power Development Company to support the development, construction and operation of a new
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IFC Sub-Saharan Africa
IFC is supporting private sector development in sub-Saharan Africa with innovative investments and advisory services programs. Our work helps simplify business procedures, attract investment, create jobs, and stimulate growth. We support health, education, agriculture and infrastructure projects and help economies recover from conflict. Our strategy is built on three pillars:
Improving the investment climate
Enhancing support to small and medium enterprises
Developing projects in sectors including infrastructure and agribusiness
Investing in Africa
IFC's investments in Sub-Saharan Africa have never been stronger, helping to bring tangible benefits to millions of people across the region. It also underscores its commitment to the region's private sector development...
Advisory Services in Africa
IFC provides advice to companies and governments in Africa on how to grow businesses sustainably, develop large infrastructure projects, and build a positive investment climate...
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