IFC PEP-MENA's Industry Development Program aims to build or strengthen growth industries by assisting local enterprises to participate in high-value, international markets in order to generate employment opportunities, enhance income along the supply chain or provide new opportunities for investment in the industry.
IFC focuses on industries where its value proposition is strongest, gearing its interventions towards industries with high value, international markets and strong domestic or international anchor firms. Products or services provided are based on a value chain analysis and customized to the specific market needs of a particular client, industry or country. Services are provided in three areas:
- Assisting firms to adapt business practices to international market standards
- Enhancing access of firms to sustainable sources of finance
- Improving regulatory and policy environment for firms to participate in high-value markets
To maximize impact, interventions are closely linked to IFC’s investment strategies, or complement those in frontier or conflict-affected markets. Interventions should have a clear demonstration effect, be replicable across the region, and include concrete exit strategies.
The Industry Development Program currently focuses on agribusiness and construction sectors and is active in Afghanistan, Algeria, Iraq, and West Bank and Gaza.
What Does the Program Offer?
Expected Outcomes and Impact
Key Achievements
Eligible Partners & Clients
Example of Projects
For additional information contact:
Alexander Sebastian Auer
Industry Development Program Manager
E-mail:
aauer@ifc.org 
