IFC's Priorities in the Middle East and North Africa

Focus Areas

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  Small and Medium Enterprises

  IFC works with banks, industry associations, and governments to help small businesses reach their potential, creating jobs for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

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  Infrastructure and Renewable Energy

  IFC supports private sector investments in key infrastructure projects, from wind farms to water treatment plants, improving lives across the region. 

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  Gender

  We work with partners to provide loans, basic managerial training, and a host of other financial services to small businesses owned by women. 

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  Youth Employability

  Through the E4E Initiative for Arab Youth, IFC helps provide young people with training in up-and-coming fields like information technology, tourism, and logistics. 

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  Regional Integration

  IFC encourages industry-leading companies, including those in the Persian Gulf, to branch out into neighboring countries, where their capital and expertise can transform local markets. 

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  Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

  The Middle East and North Africa is home to several fragile and conflict-affected states, and IFC is stepping up its work in many of these countries, helping build a solid foundation for shared prosperity. 

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