IFC Africa

IFC and BlueOrchard have joined forces to mobilize institutional capital into emerging markets through an evergreen investment vehicle that targets up to $2B, with Tokio Marine anchoring a $300M first closing, to finance businesses that create jobs: bit.ly/4zm2HjE

Technology + Tradition = Endless Opportunity

Stéphanie Durand shares how training women in Côte d'Ivoire to create social media content turned an overproduction of shea butter into a growing regional export business. bit.ly/4hRAJ9V

AI could allow developing countries to do in a decade what might otherwise take a century.

Watch to learn how the adopt → adapt → advance approach can turn AI from a risk into a springboard for development.

Explore the full #WDR2026 report: ➡️ worldbank.org/wdr2026

Don’t miss the #WBGMeetings this October 12–18!

Leaders from government, private sector, civil society, and academia converge in Bangkok to tackle global development issues.  

Be part of the conversation, sign up for updates: bit.ly/4hu6BPZ

Angélique and Odette from #Benin left school early when fees became a barrier. But their lives changed thanks to training in building electrification and solar photovoltaic installation. Today, they are two years into careers as solar technicians. worldbank.org/en/news/featur… #SWEDD

Pleased to announce a new initiative that aims to mobilize up to $2 billion from institutional investors to create jobs and drive growth in emerging markets.

@IFC_org and BlueOrchard are partnering on a new investment vehicle, with Tokio Marine Group committing $300 million as the anchor investor.

This is an important step forward in our private capital mobilization strategy. Discover how this innovative structure will work for investors and deliver where it matters most: bit.ly/4zm2HjE

1.2 billion young people. About 400 million projected jobs.  Can small AI help close the gap?  Hear from @Tharman_S, @KGeorgieva, @vilasdhar, @DoronAvni1, and more on Oct 12, 10 AM ICT 🔗 live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/…

NEW REPORT: AI could add $1 TRILLION to African GDP by 2035 and create 35 to 40 million digital jobs. But only if the right foundations are built NOW.

Our #AfricaEconomicUpdate breaks down what it takes: worldbank.org/en/region/afr/…

Nigeria's pension funds are building the country's infrastructure. @IFC_org is helping scale that up.
A new US$50M facility for @InfraCredit will expand long-term, local-currency financing across energy, transport, digital & healthcare. 🇳🇬

Micro, small & medium-sized enterprises account for 90% of firms in developing economies, yet many struggle to access the financing they need to grow.

Join the #WBGMeetings on Oct 13 to explore how digital solutions can expand finance & create jobs. bit.ly/3Vw6HPN

At the #WBGMeetings in Bangkok next week, we’ll be having three important conversations: how countries can use Small AI to expand opportunity, how digital and data-driven solutions can support MSMEs, and how we mobilize more private capital into emerging markets.

The goal across all three: more investment, more opportunity, more jobs.

live.worldbank.org/en/series/2026…

In an emergency room, every minute can change an outcome.
In #Ethiopia, @WorldBankGroup support is helping hospitals access reliable medical technology, from CT scanners to advanced equipment for stroke care

See what that means for patients & doctors:
➡️ ifc.org/en/stories/202…

NEW REPORT: Growth forecasts upgraded for nearly 3 in 4 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. But is it enough?

Our latest #AfricaEconomicUpdate examines how AI can boost productivity, expand opportunity, and improve lives across the region: bit.ly/4rNgZqI

What’s shaping growth across regions?

The latest Regional Economic Updates explore key trends shaping growth and jobs.

Explore the latest insights from:

➡️ Africa
➡️ East Asia & Pacific
➡️ Europe and Central Asia
➡️ Latin America and the Caribbean
➡️ Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
➡️ South Asia

bit.ly/3Vx6qfv

For a young Kenyan starting a career, landing a productive job can change the future. Reforms in 3 sectors could help create almost 80,000 jobs in the country, says a new @WorldBankGroup report. @MPPeschka & Qimiao Fan share their thoughts:
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Record private capital mobilization on the ground.

In Burundi, the @WorldBankGroup is supporting Weza Power through a $10.9M @MIGA guarantee, alongside @WBG_IDA and IFC support, to expand electricity access to 9M people by 2030.

👉 bit.ly/4yitLjK

Where will #Africa’s next wave of investment opportunities come from? And what will it take for finance to reach more businesses, sectors and markets? These are among the questions financial leaders will take on at #AFIS2026.
📍Luanda🇦🇴 | 🗓️ Nov 3–4
➡️ afis.africa/en/2026-annual…

In Nigeria, a commodity exchange called AFEX is showing how private capital can flow to the farmers and small agribusinesses that power Africa’s food economy — helping them grow, reach bigger markets, and create jobs.
#WBGAgriConnect

A record $112 billion in private capital mobilized by the @WorldBankGroup in FY2026.

What does that mean and why does mobilizing private investment matter for businesses, growth, and jobs?

Learn more: bit.ly/4h8DTUG

[PODCAST] Duduzile Ramela speaks to IFC’s Aloui Maiga on #TheBusinessOfAfrica podcast about how AgTechs can help make Africa’s small-scale farmers more bankable by digitising value chains and improving access to finance.

#Moneyweb #AgriTech

Listen to the full episode here:
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