Tag Archives: International Finance Corporation

Sudan and South Sudan: a civilised divorce

October 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ahmed Badawi Divorce with kids involved is often a painful affair. But once the recriminations have been cast and the tears have dried, the two protagonists, it’s hoped, will work together for a common good: providing their children – … read more »

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With Europe in crisis, Egypt must reverse course

July 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Teetering on the brink of debt default, the Eurozone economies have once again moved centre-stage in the ongoing global economic turmoil. On 25 June, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported that a euro collapse, perhaps precipitated by Greek withdrawal from … read more »

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IFC Partners with Advans S.A. to Set Up Microfinance Bank in Oyo State, Nigeria

January 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

LAGOS, Nigeria, January 27, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing $1.1 million (174.5 million Nigerian naira) alongside Advans S.A., German development bank KfW, and Dutch development bank FMO to establish La … read more »

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IFC Plans More Than $1 Billion in Local Currency Bonds Over 10 Years to support African Markets

January 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has obtained approval from Ghana and the eight member countries of the West African Monetary Union to establish local currency bond programs to strengthen … read more »

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IFC Pharmaceutical Investment Supports Better Healthcare in Middle East and North Africa

December 19, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing up to $110 million in debt financing to Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC to help improve access to high-quality generic medicines in the region. IFC’s investment will enable Hikma to continue to … read more »

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