The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the @WorldBankGroup focused on the private sector in developing countries.
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Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) do not just contribute to the economy. They are the economy. They represent 90% of firms. They employ 75% of workers in the developing countries.
Watch Ajay at the #WBGmeetings: bit.ly/3TUv5ud
Small businesses create jobs, but many never get the financing they need to grow.
In the #IFCTrendlines, David Arana explains how Konfío is using data and AI to expand access to credit and support entrepreneurship across Mexico: wrld.bg/IRts50ZAawh
Mongolia has tripled its GDP per capita over the past three decades. What can help power the next phase of growth?
A new @WorldBankGroup report explores how reforms could help attract private investment and expand job opportunities: ifc.org/en/insights-reports/…
In Senegal, businesses supported by the @WorldBankGroup-funded Jobs, Economic Transformation & Recovery Program have created or maintained 71,000+ jobs.
By improving access to finance, technology & markets, the program helps small businesses grow: bit.ly/4zewoTR
Mary Svenstrup from @CGDev reflects on the @WorldBankGroup's rise from $35B to $112B in private capital mobilization over four years.
Read her blog post: bit.ly/3Upbpi8
Fertilizer is one of the most important inputs in farming.
In Pakistan, IFC’s investment in @EngroFertilizers, with support from @CanadaDev, is helping more farmers buy fertilizer directly and access crop advice: ifc.org/en/stories/2026/how-…
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At Ethiopia’s only public specialized trauma hospital, a CT scan can determine what happens next for a patient. Without one, doctors lack critical information.
See how access to medical tech, supported by the IDA PSW & @IFC_org, is saving lives: bit.ly/4iojhsi #IDAworks
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Private capital can transform African economies when it flows at scale and with confidence.
At the opening of #AFIS2026 in Luanda, I emphasized the need to mobilize private capital and turn Africa’s financial resources into productive investment, business growth and jobs.
Grateful to the government of #Angola for hosting us and @JeuneAfrique for their partnership.
#OURAFIS2026
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Progress against extreme poverty has stalled. At the current trajectory, global extreme poverty will be higher in 2030 than today.
What will it take to change course?
Explore the findings from new @WorldBankGroup #3PR: bit.ly/3UWy0CS
Expanding access to education helps build the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow.
IFC is providing up to US$20 million in financing to Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21 to support its expansion in Argentina: ifc.org/en/pressroom/2026/un…
CEO Talk | Africa's Banking Giants vs Digital Challengers: Who Owns the Future? #AFIS2026 xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/2ybVKlkjq…
Meet Maurícia Vaz, a restaurant owner in Cabo Verde who has more than doubled her workforce while revenues grew 4–5x amid a tourism boom.
The @WorldBankGroup is investing in connectivity, destinations & skills to help more businesses grow and create jobs: ifc.org/en/stories/2026/from…
Africa's growth ambitions require capital at scale.
At the #AFIS2026 opening, IFC MD @Diop_IFC and @jeune_afrique CEO Amir Ben Yahmed set the stage for conversations on mobilizing investment, strengthening financial systems & creating jobs.
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🔴 LIVE | Turning Africa's Financial Strength into an Engine of Growth and Jobs #AFIS2026 xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/2YRnWJldL…
How can global insurers help expand local currency financing?
One way is through deliverable local currency credit insurance, which allows payments and claims to be settled in the underlying local currency. IFC's Anjali Varma explains: bit.ly/3WmskSZ
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BMI Farms shows what’s possible in Guinea: 1,000 hectares cultivated & 300 jobs created across 27 villages.
It’s one of several agribusinesses in the country receiving IDA + @IFC_org support to unlock private capital & create jobs. bit.ly/4s4DNlV
#IDAworks #AgriConnect
What if a small business didn't need to own land or property to secure a loan?
In Colombia, reforms supported by IFC have helped businesses use movable assets — from machinery to accounts receivable — as collateral to access financing.
Learn more: ifc.org/content/dam/ifc/docl…
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The IDA Private Sector Window helps unlock investment where it's needed most.
In Liberia, #IDAworks with @IFC_org to support Fouta Cement's local production, creating jobs and helping lower the cost of a critical building material.
bit.ly/4BABCea
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MSMEs do not just contribute to the economy. They are the economy. They represent 90% of firms. They employ 75% of workers in the developing countries. bit.ly/4z2O04P
Building Liberia, one bag of cement at a time.
Backed by IFC & @WBG_IDA's Private Sector Window — with $5M in private capital mobilized — Fouta Cement is creating 800+ jobs & strengthening local manufacturing. bit.ly/4ziIdbG #IDAworks
