IFC is working with African countries to develop and strengthen their securities markets, with the goal of creating a reliable source of long-term capital for building major infrastructure projects. Full Story
As economies in Sub-Saharan Africa gain strength, companies from other developing countries are rapidly increasing their investments in the region. Full Story
IFC is helping Africa meet the Millennium Development Goal of offering primary education to all by 2015 by supporting the growth of private schools. Full Story
IFC and the World Bank have created the Lighting Africa initiative, which aims to bring modern off-grid lighting alternatives to the African market. Full Story
A major priority for IFC in Africa is to provide investment and advisory support to smaller businesses. Full Story
IFC is boosting its investments and broadening its advisory services programs in Madagascar, an island nation that is embracing private sector led growth. Full Story
Rwanda is becoming a leader in business regulatory reform in Africa and the IFC is supporting the government’s efforts to develop successful reforms. Full Story
IFC is contributing to global efforts to stop the spread of deadly diseases like malaria by investing in the life sciences industry and promoting innovation for better health in developing countries. Full Story
IFC is supporting the growth of smaller businesses in Madagascar with a combination of investments and advisory services. Full Story
IFC has launched a new product to support companies in developing countries address the global challenge of climate change. Full Story
IFC is supporting private sector reconstruction efforts in Sierra Leone and in other conflict affected countries. Full Story
IFC is supporting the development of the mortgage market in Ghana and in other African countries, helping people swap rental payments for their own piece of property. Full Story
IFC to boost efforts to meet growing pressure on food supply Full Story
IFC is supporting the introduction of credit bureaus in several African countries. The institutions are invaluable for helping small businesses gain access to finance. Full Story
Worldhotel-link.com, a project that began as an IFC Advisory Services initiative, is expanding into Africa to connect sustainable tourism operators to the global travel market. Full Story
A new IFC report finds that Africa needs substantial private investment to meet growing demand for health care. IFC estimates that over the next decade, $25-$30 billion in new investment will be needed to meet Africa’s health care demand. Full Story
The humble bicycle is boosting the income and bettering the lives of more than 1,000 coffee farmers in Rwanda, thanks in part to the work of IFC's leasing program in the east African country. Full Story
IFC is stepping up its fight against HIV/AIDS with plans to more than double the number of company prevention, education and care programs it supports across sub-Saharan Africa. Full Story
IFC has signed its first local currency transaction in Zambia, an equity investment of $2 million and a $5 million loan denominated in Zambian Kwacha to Madison Financial Services Company. Local currency financing is an important tool that helps IFC better reach clients in countries targeted for more business. Full Story
Smaller businesses comprise the bulk of Mozambique’s economy and supporting them is a central part of IFC’s strategy. IFC integrates investments and advisory services across several programs and initiatives in Mozambique to promote small and medium enterprises. Full Story
IFC is stepping up its fight against HIV/AIDS with plans to more than double the number of company prevention, education and care programs it supports across sub-Saharan Africa – the world’s worst-affected region – from 17 to 39 over the next two years. Full Story
Smaller businesses comprise the bulk of Mozambique’s economy and supporting them is a central part of IFC’s strategy. Full Story
Drawing on the World Bank and IFC Doing Business 2008 report, the first Reformers’ Club Awards in Sub-Saharan Africa recognizes economies making it easier for the private sector to invest, do business, and create opportunities for companies to expand. Full Story
The generous backing of donors and other partners is vital to helping IFC unlock the potential of private sector growth across Africa. IFC’s advisory work in Africa would be impossible without their backing. Full Story
Prospects for sustained African development have rarely looked as good. Increasingly, growth led by entrepreneurs and private investments figures heavily into plans to sustain development. Full Story
Strengthening the banking sector and helping it reach businesses and individuals previously unable to access banking services are two of the main goals of IFC’s work in financial markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. Full Story
Although women own 48 percent of small and medium enterprises in Africa, they face greater constraints than men when expanding their businesses. Full Story
IFC puts a high priority on the development of small enterprises in Africa through supporting a number of financing and advisory services initiatives. Full Story
Africa's poorest seek out private health services more often than public health services. The private sector must therefore play a central role in resolving the region's health care crisis. Full Story
Using its financial products and advisory services, IFC is promoting the leasing industry across Africa. Full Story
Consistent and strong financial sector reforms in Nigeria have created a unique opportunity for IFC to strengthen institutions that can promote the private sector. Full Story
