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Jan 15, 2021
Mobilization of Private Finance by Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions 2019
The 2019 Joint Report shows mobilization of $63.6 billion for middle- & lower-income countries, with $6.7 billion for LIC only, up 21% from 2018. Total mobilization of $175 billion is up 9%.
English | 60 pages | 2021 IFC
Dec 16, 2020
Navigating through COVID-19: Country snapshots on how the pandemic affected MSMEs in the Middle East and Africa
These country snapshots look at the state of business operations in countries across the Middle East and Africa and how businesses are navigating the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The notes look at three main areas: The financial health and resilience of the MSME sector in the country, the crisis response and future plans of businesses, and MSME support needed from governments and financial institutions.
Dec 8, 2020
Sustainable Finance Practices in South African Retirement Funds
A look at opportunities to unlock investment in green & climate finance & support a resilient economy
English | 66 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 27, 2020
Creating Markets in Guinea: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
The Guinea Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.
English | 98 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 15, 2020
Kenya Seed Potato Industry Diagnostic Priority Investments and Policy Actions to Create a Step-Change in Seed Potato Availability in Kenya
Kenya has a vibrant potato industry whose growth is constrained by lack of quality seed potato. Imports of seed potato are necessary to complement local production and to meet demand for processing varieties. This industry diagnostic analyzes Kenya’s seed potato value chain; recommending priority investments and policy actions to bridge the annual seed availability gap of 300,000 tons.
Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Assessment: Impact on the Nigerian Private Sector and Perspectives on Accelerating the Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching and devastating impact on Nigeria’s economy. This rapid assessment of the COVID-19 impact on the private sector in Nigeria is a supplement to the Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic, which assesses opportunities for and constraints to private sector-led growth.
Oct 13, 2020
Creating Markets in Nigeria: Country Private Sector Diagnostics
The Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.
English | 115 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 7, 2020
Creating Markets in Côte d'Ivoire: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
The Cote d’Ivoire Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth & investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.
English - 108 pages | French - 119 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 6, 2020
How the COVID-19 crisis is impacting African pension fund approaches to portfolio management
This note assesses the short-to-medium term impact of the COVID crisis on emerging African pension fund sectors’ portfolio management approaches and related challenges and opportunities that the crisis has brought to light.
English | 15 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 6, 2020
Practical Guide for Improving Resource Efficiency in Red Meat Abattoirs in South Africa
Water scarcity, greater water demand and changes in water supply due to climate change are severely affecting large parts of Southern Africa, including South Africa, posing a significant risk to the region. South Africa’s red meat abattoir industry is a key driver of economic growth, as it contributes to value addition, job creation and exports.
Oct 6, 2020
Benchmarking Study: Resource Efficiency in Red Meat Abattoirs in South Africa
The “Benchmarking Study: Resource Efficiency in Red Meat Abattoirs in South Africa” provides an in-depth resource efficiency analysis of the beef, pork, sheep and goat meat agri-processing sub-sectors in South Africa.
Sep 9, 2020
COVID-19 Economic Impact: Sub-Saharan Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to trigger a severe economic contraction in Sub-Saharan Africa. IFC is working with existing clients in the region to evaluate where our support is needed most.
English | 2 pages | 2020 IFC
Aug 27, 2020
Creating Markets in Senegal: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
Addressing the constraints for greater private sector development will stimulate good jobs, growth and post COVID-19 recovery in Senegal. To do so, this CPSD identifies economywide policies and key interventions in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Education, Tourism and Housing.
English | 102 pages | 2020 IFC
Jul 17, 2020
GB-TAP - ESG Webinar Series: Can Sustainable Finance Help Avoid an Emerging Market Debt Crisis?
English | 92 pages | 2018 IFC International Finance Corporation 2018
Jun 24, 2020
Regulatory and Tariff Review for Distributed Generation in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors in Southern Africa
This report reviews the regulatory and tariff frameworks for small-scale distributed power generation in six southern African countries to support private investment in clean energy generation, transmission and distribution.
Jun 11, 2020
Sixth Annual Fintech CEO Summit
English | 92 pages | 2018 IFC International Finance Corporation 2018
Feb 13, 2020
The MSME Voice: Growing South Africa’s Small Business Sector
This report compiles insight from in-depth interviews with small businesses across South Africa highlighting trends from access to finance and business infrastructure to use of cash and banking services, with the goal to inform the design of regulation, creation of tools and provision of financial services that will meet the needs of South Africa’s small businesses.
Feb 5, 2020
Ashesi University
Ashesi University was established to develop entrepreneurial and ethical leaders with the skills to tackle Africa’s pressing challenges and the integrity to shun corruption. Since opening in 2002, Ashesi has taken on a leadership role to promote quality tertiary education and to encourage more centers of excellence in Africa.
Jan 29, 2020
Her Home - Housing Finance for Women
Women make up half the world's population, and half of its economic potential. Yet they are far less likely than men to own a home. That's because women work in informal jobs, are unfamiliar with formal loan-application procedures, or are stifled by traditional cultural norms. This new study sheds light on the women's market for housing finance in Colombia, India and Kenya.
English | 68 pages | 2020 | IFC International Finance Corporation 2020
Jan 13, 2020
South African Agri-Processing Resource Efficiency: Opportunities, Challenges and Outlook
IFC, in partnership with SECO and Agbiz, conducted a study on the opportunities, challenges and outlook of resource efficiency in South Africa’s agri-processing sector. The study identified the potential to save up to 30 million cubic meters of water per year, equivalent to 20 percent of the sector’s total water consumption, which will require an investment of $400 million. The study provides in-depth analysis on nine key sub-sectors and the policy framework on water use in agri-processing in South Africa.
English | 72 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 17, 2019
Creating Markets in South Africa: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
Addressing the constraints for private sector development at national and sectoral levels is a critical element of the Government of South Africa’s plan to scale-up investment over the next five years, and thereby stimulate job creation and promote inclusive growth. The South Africa CPSD contributes to this effort by identifying policy actions and interventions in key sectors of the economy where short-to-medium term reforms could unlock investment and jobs.
English | 146 pages | 2019 IFC
Oct 8, 2019
Supplemental Appendix: Women Entrepreneurs Find Business Opportunities in Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Sector
This document provides information on the research methodology utilized for IFC-Daraju case study “Women Entrepreneurs Find Business Opportunities in Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Sector” including data collection and analysis, survey questionnaire, and sampling.
English | 9 pages | 2019
Sep 30, 2019
Case Study: Women Entrepreneurs Find Business Opportunities in Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Sector
This case study from Nigeria explores how stakeholders in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, such as financial institutions and service providers, can unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs. Evidence from Daraju Industries and other companies in emerging markets demonstrates that investing in female distributors can open new markets, boost sales and growth, and improve profitability.
English | 8 pages | 2019
Jul 31, 2019
Creating Markets in Burkina Faso: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
The Burkina Faso Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) investigates whether opportunities exist for the private sector to contribute more substantially to Burkina Faso’s economic development. The CPSD concludes that significant opportunities for the private sector to contribute to Burkina Faso’s development do indeed exist but should be carefully harnessed in a synergetic fashion.
English - 88 pages | French - 94 pages | 2019 IFC
Jul 17, 2019
Creating Markets in Kenya: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
As Kenya looks forward to 2030, it aspires to industrialize into a middle-income country that provides equal opportunities for all. But to sustain the growth it needs to achieve these aspirations, Kenya must eliminate the main barriers to expanding its private sector. The Kenya Country Private Sector Diagnostic looks at the opportunities and constraints to attracting private investment in key enabling and priority sectors and provides specific recommendations to unlocking their potential.
English | 134 pages | 2019 IFC
