The opening of #AFIS2024 with continental leaders from the sector set the tone for transformative discussions on Africa’s financial power this week in Casablanca. Collaboration and innovation are key to success. #IFCAfrica

A key takeaway from the opening panel at #AFIS2024: Collaboration & innovation are essential to consolidate #Africa's financial industry and drive growth. Exciting solutions ahead for a resilient, green & inclusive financial ecosystem.

Great fun moderating the SME Finance panel at #AFIS2024. SMEs are Africa’s growth engine, yet access to finance remains a challenge. We explored how digital tools, partnerships, and capacity building can unlock their full potential. Grateful to the amazing panelists! #IFCAfrica

From expanding broadband access to digital skills, investing in a country's information communications technology [ICT] boosts connectivity & turbocharges development gains for #Africa. World Bank Africa worldbank.org/en/programs/al… #DE4A World Bank Africa

".#AFIS2024 offers a unique opportunity to strengthen our collaboration and, together with our partners here today, to develop innovative ideas to support the continent's development trajectory based on a solid financial ecosystem." — fika aura R, IFC VP for Africa.

On the sidelines of #AFIS2024, I met with Gov. Mamo Mihretu, Governor of National Bank of Ethiopia. I reaffirmed IFC's commitment to work with NBE to support the growth of digital financial service providers in the country.

#Yemen is among the countries most vulnerable to economic & financial climate change shocks. The new Country Climate Development report outlines top actions for the country to boost adaptation, harness private capital & create flexible bankable projects. wrld.bg/45KC50UcLBk

Here’s our CEO’s recap of the first day of the Africa Financial Summit in Morocco, held by the International Finance Corporation Olúwatósìn Olaseinde #AFIS2024

💬 ”Investing in women isn't charity; it's good business. We need to market this opportunity with intention, educate on the returns, and be innovative to attract more investors." It’s with these words that Gwendoline Abunaw, Managing Director of Ecobank Cameroon, contributed to

At #AFIS2024, we explored Africa’s financial opportunities. IFC is committed to driving impact through partnerships and sustainable financing, ensuring ideas turn into action. The future of Africa’s financial sector is bright. 🎥 #IFCAfrica

SMEs are the backbone of Africa’s economy, driving 90% of jobs yet facing major financing barriers. In my interview with @oddirir from ARISE NEWS, I discuss how partnerships, innovation, and targeted support can unlock their potential: rb.gy/e2012h #AFIS2024 #IFCAfrica

#Energy Ministers from West & Central Africa met in #SierraLeone to launch the Freetown Declaration, which aims to drive investment in distributed renewable energy. W/ 220M without power, public-private collaboration is key to unlocking sustainable energy access. #DRE

Proud of team IFC who have partnered with OCP AFRICA on workshops in Lagos & Abuja to strengthen #Nigeria’s agri-food value chains & Agtech ecosystem, integrate smallholder farmers & scale key crops like cassava, rice, maize & soybean, that benefit farmers and investors.

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the lives, businesses, and communities we’ve touched through our work at IFC. FY 2024 was a record-breaking year, but our true success lies in the impact we’ve created together. Watch our video: bit.ly/3OYdTgU

On #InternationalMigrantsDay, I had the privilege of engaging with Zepz's team, a key player in cross-border remittances, where IFC recently invested $20m. We tackled challenges like high remittance costs & explored ways to improve financial access for migrants. #IFCinafrica

The year 2024 sums up for us at IFC as one of many wins in our drive to end poverty & shared prosperity on a livable planet for all in #Africa. So, we are more than excited at the prospects that 2025 holds for us all. #IFCinAfrica

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It was a pleasure to be in #Nigeria again, meeting clients, partners, and colleagues to discuss how we can work together to strengthen Nigeria’s already dynamic economy for growth, opportunity and job creation. Many thanks to all for your insights and hospitality.

Today, after 28 years, I am retiring from IFC. It's been an incredible journey and I’ve had the honor of working with wonderful colleagues, partners, entrepreneurs, and businesses, supporting development in Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world.