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IFC has established a leading position promoting private sector investment in Africa. Over nearly six decades, IFC has invested more than $25 billion in African businesses and financial institutions, and our current portfolio exceeds $5 billion. We are a leading provider of advice to promote a sustainable private sector and mobilize capital from other investors who invest alongside IFC in critical sectors for Africa’s future.

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The impact of IFC clients in the region in 2017:

  • $11.7BILLIONIN LOANS TO MSMES
  • 18.6MILLIONPHONE CONNECTIONS PROVIDED
  • 278THOUSANDJOBS SUPPORTED
  • 1.4MILLIONPATIENTS SERVED

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