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#ACF2023 happens June 5-6 in #Abidjan.
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is ramping up its team in #Botswana, #Burundi, #CaboVerde, #Gabon & #Mauritania to further support private sector growth across key areas like agribusiness, renewable energy, digital connectivity, financing for SMEs. Please welcome our new #Africa Country Officers.
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📢 Unveiling the #ACF2023 program!
Join us on June 5th-6th in Abidjan for the Annual Summit, themed "Navigating the crises: #From300to3000 - How to deliver the next generation of African champions".
Engage in debates & discussions on Africa's economic future.
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🎓 Hats off to 14 new graduates of the - Capital Markets Program!
🎓 , , , and others celebrated their graduation at the #MIGlobal Conference.
🎓 WATCH the ceremony here: milkeninstitute.org/panel/14399/co
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With assets worth billions of dollars in local currency & growing, Africa’s #pension funds are becoming vital sources of local, long-term finance. Learn about the promise of #Kenya’s growing pension funds to support infrastructure & #AffordableHousing. ➡️
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. works to create markets and offer new opportunities to people in developing nations. Watch this video to see how #IFC is introducing new, innovative solutions to some of the most pressing problems in #Africa. #IFCMarkets
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#Burundi’s exchange rate unification is a significant milestone for the economy. We welcome the progress made by the Central Bank in reforming Burundi’s foreign exchange market. It is an important step to help boost investor confidence and promote economic growth.
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Les réformes visant la réunification du taux de change enclenchées depuis octobre 2022 sont terminées.
Le taux de change de 2.875,17 BIF/USD dégagé par le Marché Interbancaire de Devises ( #MID) de ce 04 mai 2023 servira désormais de taux de référence du marché officiel.
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#IFC reached important goals for our mission in #Angola last week. We took part in the Angola Economic Outlook, joined forces with #AceleraAngola to launch the Growth Lab and signed a partnership with #INAPEM to boost their ability to help startups and expand their programs.
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The is a pan-African initiative that recognises companies generating innovation and development impact throughout the continent. announced the startup application for 2023
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How can the #RepublicofCongo benefit from a vibrant & safe #DigitalEconomy?
Providing access to affordable & good quality broadband #infrastructure, local content to fit the population's needs, and training on internet use is foundational.
Learn more: wrld.bg/FRXE50O6zxI
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"If there was ever a tool that can support inclusion in education, it is #EduTech." Women from across the world share how #digitalization is redefining education and employment for them. Check out the special takeaways from Nigeria and Egypt.
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. Governor H.E. Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai Napotikan, Country Manager Amena Arif & Terhas Berhe opened the center in #Kakuma. They were joined by of , of in Kenya and David Kinyua of .
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Residents previously had to travel up to 120 kilometers to the next closest center. The new center will make it faster, easier, and cheaper to access government services, like registering businesses and applying for permits.
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With support from , opened a Biashara Centre in #Kenya’s Kakuma refugee hosting area, providing essential government and business services under one roof to both Kenyans and refugees. bit.ly/42qBP1e
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Grâce aux cours en ligne, Soha Ahmed, sculptrice au Caire a pu se reconvertir dans le marketing numérique, alors que la pandémie avait provoqué la fermeture des galeries d’art. Découvrez comment l’apprentissage facilite l’accès des femmes au marché du travail. #IFCgender
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The new World Development Report 2023 is out. Cooperation between different stakeholders, including the private sector, will be key to harnessing migration as a strong force for development. Read more about #BetterMigration policies: twrld.bg/cuzx50NYa2e #WDR2023
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Curious about the benefits of rapid decarbonization for #Africa? ’s accepted our challenge to tell all about it in 30 seconds.
⏰ Tick-tock, can he beat the clock? 🕝
More in the latest #AfricasPulse: wrld.bg/4nyQ50NCAW2
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🏗️Africa’s rapid urbanization means surging demand for building materials. Here are some ideas on how to #decarbonize the industry, like a recent investment to create one of the world's most #energy efficient cement plants in #Senegal:
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The primary objective of the recent agreement between and on sector investment in Kenya's agricultural value chain is to strengthen the legal,regulatory, and operational framework of Kenya's Warehouse Receipt System
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How can African countries catalyze their #DigitalTransformation to advance sustainable development?
From April 26-28, experts from ,
governments, academia, and the private sector gather to discuss this and more at the #TAS2023.
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🚥 You will never get bored in vibrant Nairobi, but you will have to navigate traffic.
Join IFC’s as she travels through her home city by foot, by matatu, and by .
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📣 & announced the Top45 #startups selected for the #AfricaTechAwards2023.
🌳 3 categories: #ClimateTech #FinTech #HealthTech
📲 380+ applications
🚀45 long-listed startups
🏆 3 winners to be announced at #VivaTech 2023
Learn more➡️bit.ly/447UArZ
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📽️ What is the difference between ESG and Impact Investing?
ESG incorporates Environmental, Social & Governance factors to manage risks & create value, while #ImpactInvesting sets specific development & financial objectives & manages performance towards achieving impact.
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3-2-1 … We have liftoff 🚀! Welcome! Or shall we say Bienvenue? Follow IFC on LinkedIn and get all our latest news in French. Merci beaucoup. #IFCfr
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#BetterLifeFarming Tanzania, a partnership w/
, , , , , , launched in #Tanzania this month. Its aim is to empower #smallholderfarmers & support sustainable agricultural practices. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3V73emq
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Great to see how 's is supporting companies like to unlock innovative private sector solutions to support refugee and host communities such as Kakuma.
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On #EarthDay, learn how @kkcfkenya-supported @RenewviaEnergy is lighting over 436 businesses and 2,300 households in #Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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I look forward to joining the #DFIFragilityForum in #Oxford this week to discuss this important topic and others aimed at supporting stability and growth in fragile and conflict-affected situations.
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By being conflict-sensitive, investors can enhance the resilience of investments & contribute to sustainable development. @IFC_org & @EIB partnered w/ the #Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator on a guide to conflict-sensitive investing. bit.ly/3HcYs11
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.@IFC_orgis at the #DFIFragilityForum this week at to discuss the importance of conflict sensitive investing & collaboration with DFIs to deliver impactful investment in fragile contexts that create jobs & opportunities for more people.
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The #Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) brings together development finance institutions to unlock investment opportunities and promote innovative DFI engagement in fragile markets.
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.’s work is supported by ’s Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund, which is helping to unlock private investment in refugee and host communities in #Kenya. Through , Renewvia has increased its power plant from 60 to 571 KWh.
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For local refugee business owners like Omari John, electricity access means they can grow their business & service more customers at Omari's barbershop, even into the evening.
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