IFC in Sub-Saharan Africa
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.
Learn more about IFC's priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Development Reach
The impact of IFC clients in the region in 2017:
- $11.7BILLIONIN LOANS TO MSMES
- 18.6MILLIONPHONE CONNECTIONS PROVIDED
- 278THOUSANDJOBS SUPPORTED
- 1.4MILLIONPATIENTS SERVED
A company or entrepreneur seeking to establish a new venture or expand an existing enterprise can approach IFC directly.
The investment proposal can be submitted to the IFC field office that is closest to the location of the proposed project.
