The goal of IFC PEP-MENA's Corporate Governance program is to help build sustainable businesses in the Middle East and North Africa region through improved corporate governance. This goal is supported by the following five objectives:
- Building the business case for corporate governance among banks and companies
- Helping investors improve the corporate governance practices of their investee companies
- Supporting the development of an effective corporate governance regulatory framework
- Building sustainable institutional capacity for corporate governance advisory services
- Strengthening the role of the financial media to ensure coverage of corporate governance issues

IFC staff is currently providing advice to private and public sector clients through region-wide and country-specific projects in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and West Bank and Gaza.
What Does the Program Offer?
Expected Outcomes and Impact
Key Achievements
Examples of Projects
Links to Program Materials and Courses
For additional information contact:
Martin Steindl
Corporate Governance Program Manager
E-mail:
msteindl@ifc.org