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  • Published on 20:07 GMT

    IFC names new PH country manager

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced the appointment of Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. Arif will drive private sector investments to create jobs, combat climate change and …

    Source: Manila Standard - Pro-Government
  • Published on 16:51 GMT

    IFC names new Philippines country manager

    MANILA, Philippines — The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has named Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. In a statement yesterday, IFC said Arif succeeds Jean-Marc Arbogast, who …

    Source: Philstar - Pro-Government
  • Published on 11:18 GMT

    IFC names Pakistani banker new Philippines chief

    Photo of IFC Philippines country manager Amena Arif MANILA, Philippines —International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group, has appointed veteran Pakistani banker Amena Arif as its new country manager for the …

    Source: Inquirer - Neutral
  • Published on 05:04 GMT

    IDB Invest renews focus on Caribbean

    Nine years ago, IDB In­vest was “recre­at­ed” with the in­tent to place more fo­cus on the Caribbean. IDB In­vest is a pri­vate sec­tor arm of the In­ter-Amer­i­can De­vel­op­ment Bank (IDB), which op­er­ates as a group in 26 coun­tries in Latin Amer­i­can …

    Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    International Finance Corporation set to double its investments in Cameroon

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is set to nearly double its investments in Cameroon over the next three years. In an interview with Business in Cameroon, Charlotte Ndaw Sako, IFC’s regional director for Cameroon, …

    Source: Cameroon Concord News - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    NOG Energy Week 2025 to Discuss Investment, Partnerships, Innovation 

    As Nigeria charts its course toward a sustainable energy future, the 2024 NOG Energy Week played a vital role in shaping discussions across government and private sectors by showcasing the available opportunities and driving investment to meet growing …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on 15:18 GMT

    Joburg approves R7.73bn budget amid fierce protests over R230 electricity surcharge

    THE City of Johannesburg on Thursday approved its adjustments budget for the 2024/25 financial year amid protests and widespread unhappiness with the R230 electricity surcharge on prepaid customers. The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) makes …

    Source: IOL - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    IFC, Addoha Seal $27M Deal to Tackle Ivory Coast Housing Crunch

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has inked a $27 million loan agreement with Moroccan real estate giant Addoha to fast-track construction of 5,600 affordable homes in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as the West African nation races to ease a chronic …

    Source: News Ghana - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    Equator Closes $55M Fund to Boost Private Investment in African Climate Tech

    Equator, a venture capital firm focused on climate technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully closed its first fund at $55 million USD. The fund is dedicated to supporting Seed and Series A-stage startups tackling carbon emissions and climate …

    Source: TechNews180 - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    IFC, Kazyon strengthen partnership to boost Morocco’s food retail sector

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is expanding its partnership with Kazyon Group to support the development of Morocco’s discount grocery retail sector. This initiative aims to improve access to quality food and create tens of thousands of jobs, …

    Source: Daily News Egypt - Pro-Government
  • Published on 09:12 GMT

    WB approves $1.7 billion loan package for Armenia

    March 13, 2025 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The World Bank will provide Armenia with comprehensive financial support aimed at economic development and governance improvements as part of a new five-year partnership program for 2025-2029. The program was …

    Source: PanARMENIAN.Net - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    IFC grants 27-mln-USD loan to boost affordable housing in Cote d'Ivoire

    ABIDJAN, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement to provide financing for low-cost housing in Cote d'Ivoire by granting a loan of 27 million U.S. dollars. …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    IFC and EIB back Helios V’s $750M fund

    The news Helios Investment Partners is targeting $750 million for its fifth fund, Helios Investors V. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed $75 million to the fund.​ The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is also backing the fund. Helios …

    Source: Techpoint Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    Africa climate tech investor Equator closes $55M fund

    Africa is disproportionately affected by climate change compared to other parts of the world, despite contributing a fraction of global greenhouse emissions: In sub-Saharan Africa, the cost of adaptation is estimated to be between $30-50 billion per year …

    Source: Semafor - Neutral
  • Published on 04:30 GMT

    Addressing Nigeria’s maritime financial challenges with blue bond

    Nigeria’s maritime industry is a vital segment of the economy but faces financial hurdles limiting its full potential. To address these challenges, financial instruments like blue bonds are gaining prominence as a viable solution, ADAKU ONYENUCHEYA reports …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    Stanbic Bank driving investment in East Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector

    DAR ES SALAAM: Stanbic Bank has been instrumental in financing key oil and gas projects across East Africa, reinforcing its commitment to the region’s energy sector. The bank has played a significant role in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    GSE Rings the Bell for Gender Equality to celebrate International Women’s Day

    The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has joined stock exchanges worldwide in commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 through its flagship event, ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’. This year’s theme, “Ring the Bell for Women and Girls: Rights, …

    Source: Joy FM - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference ignites new era of Intra-Africa Commerce

    Access Bank Plc successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating intra-African trade and unlocking the continent’s …

    Source: New Mail - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    Hugh Riddell appointed World Bank Group Country Manager for Kyrgyzstan

    Hugh Riddell became the World Bank Group Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic, a position that will unify country-level leadership across the institution to better support the country’s public and private sector priorities. The website of the …

    Source: 24.kg - Neutral

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