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IFC Middle East & North Africa

IFC's operations in the Middle East and North Africa cover 19 countries, from Morocco in the west to Pakistan in the east. IFC’s MENA strategy focuses on addressing the region's main challenges, including activities that have a positive impact on employment and improve the enabling environment of the business sector. More...

IFC Helps Microenterprises in Afghanistan

IFC is helping countries recover from conflict by supporting microfinance and creating opportunities to improve people's lives. more...

West Bank and Gaza: Opportunities amid Challenges

IFC has been active in the West Bank and Gaza since 1996, investing in companies and providing advisory services to support entrepreneurs and small businesses. more...

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IFC COMMITMENTS

Scaling Up and Promoting Regional Expansion of Emerging Market Companies

Since investing $315 million for 21 projects in fiscal year 2005, the volume of annual commitments has grown at a fast pace. IFC invested $668 million for 29 projects in fiscal year 2006 and $1.2 billion for 41 projects in fiscal year 2007. To expand our portfolio, we have strengthened our business development efforts. Read more...