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#WBGMeetings event | With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age soon, we need scalable and sustainable job solutions more than ever. This event will focus on creating job opportunities for the developing world's fast-growing youth population. Join us for: 🌍 Inspiring stories from young people 💼 Conversations with private sector leaders 🏛️ Insights from World Bank Group experts 📅 Mark your calendar for April 22 and ask your questions ahead of the event. http://wrld.bg/otWZ50VuchW

The female economy is a $330B opportunity waiting to be harnessed. Yet, systemic barriers persist. How can FSPs like yours drive transformative change and commercial success? Join us at the Financial Alliance for Women #AnnualSummit2025 in Kigali, Rwanda (May 28-30), where global leaders, innovators, and policymakers converge to accelerate entrepreneurial ecosystems for women. Hosted by the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR), this isn’t just another conference—it’s a catalyst for actionable strategies. Why Attend? ✅ Critical Insights: Dive into sessions like Unblocking Debt Finance for Women in Africa and Scaling Women’s Market Programs—to tap into underserved markets ✅ Innovate with Purpose: Explore how Digital Finance Services can amplify value for women entrepreneurs ✅ Network Exclusively: Members-only session and Women in Leadership Forum offer unparalleled access to peers shaping policies, EVP frameworks, and climate-resilient finance ✅ Annex Events: Secure your seat at the WFID Partnership Meeting and WE Finance Code Study Tour—exclusive workshops where data meets action Registration closes soon, and seats are filling fast. Secure your spot now: 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eQ-Dver5 🚀 Unlock the Future of Financial Inclusion at the Financial Alliance for Women Annual Summit 2025  #ChampiontheFemaleEconomy #AllianceSummit2025 #FemaleEconomy #FAforWomen #InclusiveFinance #FinancialInclusion #WomenEntrepreneurs #FSPs #GenderLensInvesting #Innovation #WMSME #Bank #Fintech #Insurance #Kigali2025 #GenderLensFinance 

A job is more than a livelihood—it’s a source of dignity, stability, and a pathway to prosperity. Yet across Africa, the scale of the employment challenge is growing. Over the next decade, 362 million young people will reach working age—but only 151 million job opportunities are projected to be available. We must act boldly. That’s why The World Bank Group is raising its ambition to create more—and better—jobs. In Kenya, IFC - International Finance Corporation’s $15 million investment in Royal Apparel, including $5 million from the Canada GROW Facility, is helping the company expand its operations and impact. Today, Royal Apparel employs over 5,800 workers—70% of them women—and our partnership is expected to create an additional 4,500 jobs. This is about more than numbers. It’s about empowering women, unlocking opportunity, and building a more hopeful future for Africa’s next generation. Listen to IFC Audio Stories to learn more: http://wrld.bg/GPR450VAOE6 Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada #JobCreation #Kenya #WBGMeetings #IFCimpact #IFCPartnerships #IFCAudioStories

Capital markets matter. IFC - International Finance Corporation recently anchored #Armenia’s first sustainability-linked bond to help scale innovation, support businesses, and boost investor confidence - and drive sustainable, inclusive growth. 📖 Read more: http://wrld.bg/KuZc50VAH3l IFC Europe IFC Climate & Sustainability IFC Infrastructure Hayk Yesayan Alexandr Yesayan

🌍 Did you know that 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in the coming decade? With so few formal jobs available, finding scalable and sustainable solutions is crucial. 📅 Join us on April 22nd to explore how we can meet the employment aspirations of the developing world's youth. Hear powerful stories from young people, engage in dialogue with private sector leaders, and gain insights from World Bank Group experts. http://wrld.bg/otWZ50VuchW #WBGMeetings

🌍 Unlocking Opportunities for MSMEs in #Ecuador! 🌟 With an estimated financing gap of more than $17.9 billion, #MSMEs in #Ecuador face steep barriers in accessing the resources they need to grow – especially women-owned businesses. MSMEs are also more vulnerable to the impacts of climate events and are perceived as riskier investments. To address this gap, IFC - International Finance Corporation is issuing a 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. This initiative will provide first loss coverage for portfolios that support women-owned businesses, agrifinance, and climate finance for MSMEs. We are seeking eligible financial services providers to join this transformative initiative and demonstrate the commercial viability of these critical market segments, boosting access to finance, promoting financial inclusion, resilience, and job creation. The deadline for submission is May 14. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g2D5Y3Ka #FinancialInclusion #MSMEFinance IFC América Latina y el Caribe , Vittorio Di Bello, Adel Meer, Collen Masunda - (FCCA, CDFA, RPAC, Fulbright Fellow), Yaa Boakye, Santiago Pardo Recio, Ngozi Ukweni Ogagaoghene, Huma Khalid, Arturo Sarabia, Felipe Sanint, Levent Cem Egritag

#WBGMeetings event | With 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce soon, we need scalable and sustainable job solutions more than ever. This event will focus on creating job opportunities for the developing world's fast-growing youth population. Hear: 🌍 Inspiring stories from young people 💼 Conversations with private sector leaders 🏛️ Insights from World Bank Group experts 📅 Mark your calendar for April 22 and ask your questions ahead of the event. Spring Meetings 2025: Jobs – The Path to Prosperity: http://wrld.bg/N0Fq50Vyyg8

🌍 Unlocking Opportunities for MSMEs in #Moldova! 🌟 With an estimated financing gap of more than $900 million, MSMEs in Moldova face steep barriers in accessing the resources they need to grow. To address this gap, IFC - International Finance Corporation is issuing a 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. This initiative will provide first loss coverage for portfolios focused on lending to women-owned businesses, agriculture and climate financing for #MSMEs in Moldova. We are seeking eligible financial services providers to join this transformative initiative and demonstrate the commercial viability of these critical market segments, boosting access to finance, economic growth, and job creation. The deadline for submissions is April 14, 2025. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g2D5Y3Ka #FinancialInclusion #MSMEFinance IFC Europe, Vittorio Di Bello, Adel Meer, Collen Masunda - (FCCA, CDFA, RPAC, Fulbright Fellow), Yaa Boakye, Santiago Pardo Recio, Ngozi Ukweni Ogagaoghene, Huma Khalid

Small and medium-sized enterprises #SMEs are the backbone of Cameroon’s economy representing over 90% of businesses and contributing around 36% of GDP. Yet despite their central role, many still face steep barriers to accessing the financing they need to grow, innovate, and hire. To help change that, IFC - International Finance Corporation has signed a landmark financing agreement with Afriland First Bank Cameroon to expand lending to SMEs and build a more inclusive financial ecosystem. ✅IFC is committing up to $60 million (equivalent in euros), with $20 million from its own account and $40 million mobilized from partners. ✅Through the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility (#WEOF), 30% of this financing will be directed to women-owned and led businesses a major step toward closing the gender finance gap. ✅IFC will also provide advisory support to strengthen Afriland’s SME lending strategy, enhance risk management, and tailor products to underserved segments. In #Cameroon, only 17% of women have access to formal financial services. This partnership is designed to shift that reality, transforming access to capital for women entrepreneurs and helping thousands of small businesses unlock their full potential. #SMEFinance #FinancialInclusion #AfrilandFirstBank IFC Africa Dahlia Khalifa

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