Sergio Pimenta
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#Djibouti
has a great opportunity to become a major trade and connectivity hub. I’m very much looking forward to my visit to Djibouti next week where I will be meeting with government officials, private sector leaders and development partners.
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I am in Zambia this week. I look forward to attending the
#ZambiaPrivateSectorDay
and engaging with key public & private stakeholders to discuss the private sector’s role in advancing economic development in
#Zambia
.
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Financial inclusion & supporting
#SMEs
are critical for both
@Coopbankenya
&
@IFC_org
. Good meeting with CEO & MD Dr. Gideon Muriuki to discuss how we can continue to grow our work together to support today’s SMEs to become tomorrow’s major employers.
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Great to speak with President of
#Burundi
H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye at
#COP28
.
@IFC_org
is supporting Burundi’s strategy to build
#ClimateResilience
and become a regional hub for trade logistics, transportation, and communications.
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I was delighted to meet H.E President Evariste Ndayishimiye of the Republic of
#Burundi
and follow up on my recent visit to Bujumbura. We discussed the development of national and regional value chains with the support of
@IFCAfrica
.
#TICAD8
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Merci à S.E.
@FEGnassingbe
pour l’excellente discussion en marge de l’
#AFIS2022
. C’est toujours un plaisir de s’entretenir pour discuter du soutien continu d'
@IFC_fr
au développement du
#Togo
🇹🇬, notamment en faveur de l’agriculture, du transport et de la logistique et des
#PPP
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Un grand merci au gouvernement marocain et en premier lieu au Chef du Gouvernement
@ChefGov_ma
@Elotmanisaad
pour ces entretiens de haute qualité.
@IFC_fr
se réjouit d’être le partenaire privilégié du
#Maroc
dans son ambitieux plan de relance post-
#COVID19
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Le
#Burundi
peut stimuler sa croissance économique et la création d'emplois en renforçant son secteur privé. Lors de mon entretien avec S.E.
@DrDomitieN
, j’ai souligné l’engagement d’
@IFC_FR
à soutenir les objectifs du pays en matière de développement durable.
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I had good discussions today with
#Zambia
’s Minister of Finance, H.E.
@S_Musokotwane
& Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa. I reaffirmed
@IFC_org
’s eagerness to support increased private sector participation to diversify Zambia’s economy, create jobs & reduce poverty
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Good meeting with
@ocpgroup
Chairman, Mostafa Terrab, during my first visit to
@UM6P_officiel
.
I am glad to deepen
@IFC_org
's longstanding partnership with OCP to support private sector growth in R&D in
#Africa
and in strategic sectors like
#greenhydrogen
ahead of
#AM23
.
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Merci
#Burundi
pour cette semaine intéressante et stimulante. Je repars riche d’idées nouvelles sur la manière dont nous pouvons soutenir le secteur privé de Burundi pour en faire le moteur d’une croissance économique durable et inclusive.
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Just finished an inspiring meeting with
@IFC_org
's Women’s Network. They have set out a bold 2021 strategy to promote
#greaterdiversity
and equality at IFC and to support increased
#genderequality
in the private sector. I am proud to support this group with
@KFinkelston
.
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Great to meet with
@ahunnaeziakonwa
, Assistant Secretary-General of
@UNDP
. We talked about the infrastructure needed for African start-ups to operate effectively and innovate.
#COP28
#Africa
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I was pleased to meet HE Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Prime Minister of Djibouti, on the margins of
#TICAD8
and discuss
@IFCAfrica
's support for
#Djibouti
’s
#reform
agenda to promote
#privatesector
development in key areas such as power, ICT, logistics, finance and housing.
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The future of
#Africa
’s private sector is being built by the small businesses starting up today. Good meeting with the team at
@interbankbdi
to discuss the opportunities to support regional trade and
#SMEs
in
#Burundi
.
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Félicitations à
@NigerMeer
pour la signature de l'appel d'offres pour la conception, le financement, la construction et l'exploitation d'une centrale photovoltaïque d'une capacité totale de 50 MW, dans le cadre du programme
#ScalingSolar
avec le soutien d'
@IFC_fr
.
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.
@IFCAfrica
in
#Niger
is officially open for business! I was proud to open our new permanent office jointly with government officials. A concrete sign of our commitment to do more in 🇳🇪 to support the private sector to grow the economy and create jobs.
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The
@WorldBank
’s latest
#AfricasPulse
predicts that the
#COVID19
-induced recession is less severe than earlier anticipated—however, economic recovery will vary significantly across countries and sub-regions. Learn more:
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Thank you
@VictoriaKwakwa
,
@WorldBank
’s new Vice President for Eastern & Southern
#Africa
. It was good to come together today in
#Tanzania
to discuss
@IFC
's and the World Bank's joint efforts to support Africa's development. We are one team.
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Fructueux échanges avec SE Mme la Ministre
@SandraA_JOHNSON
aux IMF/WB SM21. Le Togo donne l’exemple dans le climat des affaires (+40 places au DB20) et les réformes.
@IFCAfrica
accroit et diversifie son partenariat avec un portefeuille de $280m et pipeline de $450m.
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I just sat down with
@BUAgroup
Group Executive Director, Kabiru Rabiu, to discuss the company’s operations and strategy in
#Nigeria
. IFC made its largest investment in northern Nigeria in June, supporting BUA’s expanded cement production there.
#IFCManufacturing
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Shukran la
#Mauritanie
🇲🇷 ! Très heureux d’avoir découvert un pays chaleureux, hospitalier et plein de promesses. J’ai hâte d’y revenir.
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Le
#Burundi
mise sur le secteur privé pour accélérer sa reprise post-
#COVID19
et créer des opportunités. Un rapport d’
@IFC_fr
et de la
@Banquemondiale
montre comment l’investissement privé peut être un véritable moteur de croissance.
#BurundiCPSD
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Bien arrivé à Nouakchott, première étape de ma visite au
#Sahel
. Je me réjouis d'avance des discussions avec les décideurs publics, les partenaires au développement et les acteurs du secteur privé de
#Mauritanie
.
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Africa has tremendous potential to grow its trade. The African Continental Free Trade Agreement can be transformational in doing this. Great discussion today at the
#SpringMeetings2023
on how to unlock the power of
@AfCFTA
.
#ReshapingDevelopment
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I was honored to join a panel today with HE Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Prime Minister of Djibouti, and Minister of Finance, HE
@Ilyasdawaleh
, to launch the
@IFC_org
Private Sector Diagnostic for Djibouti.
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I am delighted to be here in
#Morocco
for my first visit to
#Africa
since the start of
#COVID19
& I was honored to start my mission by assuring
@financesmaroc
HE Minister Mohamed Benchaâboun of
@IFC_org
’s commitment to
#Morocco
's COVID19
#RecoveryPlan
.
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Very pleased to meet with
@BankofZambia
Governor, Dr. Denny Kalyalya. We discussed how
@IFC_org
can support economic growth, expand financial inclusion, help create jobs and strengthen the financial system by increasing finance for entrepreneurs and small businesses in
#Zambia
.
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Very interesting visit to Modern Dairy Burundi today. “From grass to glass!” The dairy works with 20 cooperatives in
#Burundi
& 60% of farmers in its supply chain are women.
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I spoke with
@cnbcafrica
’s
@fifipeters
&
@KennethIgbomor
this week on the need to provide fast and agile support to companies so they can protect
#jobs
and
#economicgrowth
during the
#COVID19
crisis.
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#Africa
's technology scene is booming – nearly 700K developers are fueling the continent’s Internet economy.
A new report by
@GoogleAfrica
&
@IFC_org
outlines the opportunities and challenges facing these
#digital
innovators:
#AfricaGrowsDigital
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Malgré des défis, l’économie de
#Djibouti
reprend peu à peu des forces. Lors de ma rencontre avec
@Ilyasdawaleh
, j’ai réaffirmé l’engagement d’
@IFC_fr
à accompagner la reprise post-
#COVID19
et la création d’emplois à travers le renforcement des investissements du secteur privé.
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African startups are making their mark at
#VivaTech
. I met w/
@BizaoOfficiel
,
@curacel
,
@KumulusWater
,
@buildkubik
,
@IlaraHealthLtd
,
@MyDawaApp
,
@group_asante
,
@OKO_insurance
@waspito1
, &
@ChariMaroc
who are at
@VivaTech
this week to discuss how they are driving change.
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I wish
@IFC_org
CEO
@PLeHouerou
all the best as he departs
@WorldBank
Group after more than 30 years of service. He has been—and will continue to be—a great mentor and champion of development for the
#MiddleEast
and
#Africa
. Merci et au revoir, Philippe.
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I had very engaging discussions today with over 60 vibrant students from
@GIBS_SA
,
@UPTuks
about gender, climate, financial inclusion and the importance of private sector in promoting development in
#SouthAfrica
and across the region.
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The
#NileRiver
has risen to its highest levels in over 100 yrs resulting in over 100 deaths, the collapse of over 111k homes & widespread destruction of infrastructure, crops & livestock.
@IFC_org
staff r partnering w/
@UNICEF
to provide emergency relief to the people of
#Sudan
.
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✨ I am at the
@WorldBank
-
@IMFNews
Annual Meetings in
#Marrakech
this week. I am looking forward to discussions on how to strengthen partnerships for greater development impact and a more sustainable future in
#Africa
and globally.
#AM23
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Timely discussion with
@CentumRE
today to discuss how we are working together through
@IFC_org
's
@edgebuildings
to support the company to green its building portfolio in
#Kenya
and East Africa.
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I love being a small business owner…we are building the nation,” says Lagos-based entrepreneur Kemi Lewis.
@IFC_org
has teamed up with
@myaccessbank
in
#Nigeria
to help more entrepreneurs like Lewis to achieve their
#SME
dreams. Read more:
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.
@IFC_org
's
@mamouchkadiop
is putting her social media influence to use in her native
#Senegal
, sharing advice, encouragement, and inspiration as the country pulls together against
#COVID19
. Mbolo moy dolé!
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Congratulations
@Diop_WB
and welcome to
@IFC_org
. I look forward to working closely with you to strengthen the role of the private sector in
#Africa
& the
#MiddleEast
.
Honored to have been appointed as
@IFC_org
's Managing Director & Executive VP. More than ever, private sector growth in developing economies is key to improve people’s lives. Now is the time to boost inclusive growth and promote sustainable investments for the benefit of all.
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I'm here in
#Marrakech
on the site of the
@WorldBank
Group and
@IMFNews
Annual Meetings for an exciting visit!
Just 5⃣ months before the world comes together for
#AM23
, I look forward to meeting in
#Morocco
with longstanding partners and leaders in the public and private sector.
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With support from
@Finnfund
,
@EBRD
&
@TheOPECFund
,
@IFC_org
is proud to have signed an agreement today w/healthcare company Humania &
@MSBatterjee
to boost access to quality
#healthcare
for the people of
#Egypt
&
#Morocco
.
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My sincere thanks to our partners in
#Africa
, and supporting Africa, who attended
#SpringMeetings
2023 and with whom
@IFC_org
is working passionately and with speed on
#ReshapingDevelopment
for the continent’s private sector. Next stop:
#Marrakesh2023
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Bonne discussion avec le Gouverneur de la
@BankiNkuru
, Jean Ciza, hier, pour dicuter de l'opportunité qu’à l'IFC de soutenir d’avantage le secteur privé dans la croissance economique du Burundi.
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I am in
#Dubai
this week meeting with
#womenentrepreneurs
& other private sector representatives to discuss the crucial role of women in business. See the agenda:
#WeFiSummit
#MENA
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It was great to host
@IFCAfrica
leadership team in Washington. We ended the week reenergized & with a renewed commitment to IFC’s vision for
#Africa
: Growth of
#digitaleconomy
, housing, health,
#SME
ecosystems & capital markets w/a focus on green solutions & fragile countries.
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After 25 years at the
@WorldBank
Group, I continue to find the work rewarding today. If you are interested in
#privatesector
development in
#Africa
and working at
@IFC_org
, please join one of these sessions.
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The more than $5 billion in financing will support
#agriculture
, biodiversity, community development, food security, landscape restoration,
#jobs
,
#infrastructure
, rural mobility, and access to renewable energy across 11
#Sahel
countries.
.
@WorldBank
’s over $5 billion investment in Africa’s drylands will help countries to boost livelihoods, regreen landscapes 🌱 and improve water 💧& food security 🍲.
Learn more:
#OnePlanetSummit
#ResilientSahel
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Supporting the growth of local business is key to driving economic activity. Great to visit artisan chocolate maker
#diogovazchocolate
, which produces chocolate from beans grown on
#SaoTomeePrincipe
. You must try the ‘chocolate com pimenta’!
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I'm delighted to be
@AfDB_Group
's Annual Meetings this week and connect with Pres.
@akin_adesina
, H.E.
@KenOfori_Atta
, and other key partners to discuss how we can collectively achieve
#climateresilience
and a just energy transition for
#Africa
.
#AfDBAM2022
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I’m happy to be in
#Angola
this week with
@HafezGhanem_WB
discussing
@WorldBank
Group’s support to Angola’s econ. development. We are working w/ the govt, private sector & partners to create markets & opportunities to diversify the economy and enhance private sector participation
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Réunion productive avec la Ministre S.E. Mme
@SandraA_JOHNSON
, S.G
@PresidenceTg
. Nous avons discuté des contributions de l’
@IFC_org
aux efforts du Gouvernement togolais de faire du
#secteurpriv
é le moteur de l’économie et de la création d’emplois.
#AFIS2023
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Excited to be on Twitter. Looking forward to discussing
@IFC_org
’s work with the private sector in Africa and the Middle East to create opportunities for all.
#Invest4tomorrow
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Je suis ravi d’être au
#Maroc
pour y célébrer les 60 ans de soutien d’
@IFC_org
au développement du
#secteurpriv
é. Hâte de rencontrer nos partenaires des secteurs public et privé pour discuter des moyens de favoriser une croissance
#verte
dans le Royaume.
#IFC60YearsInMorocco
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I’ll be in
#CapeTown
on Feb. 14 & 15 with leading global
#health
stakeholders to discuss what it takes to boost
#UniversalHealthCoverage
with the help of the private sector.
#IFChealth
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📍Ouagadougou. Je suis ravi d’être de retour au
#BurkinaFaso
pour la dernière étape de ma visite au
#Sahel
. Le 🇧🇫 abrite notre plus gros portefeuille au Sahel.
@IFC_fr
entend accroître ses engagements et son impact pour favoriser la reprise.
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Rencontres aujourd'hui avec mes collègues du Groupe de la
@Banquemondiale
, avec qui
@IFC_org
travaille en étroite collaboration pour transformer les économies en
#Afrique
de l'Ouest et du Centre et pour promouvoir une
#croissance
économique inclusive et durable.
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A privilege to meet President Abdel Fattah
@AlsisiOfficial
alongside
@diop_ifc
and
@cosyllaIFC
.
@ifc_org
stands ready to mobilize the private sector in support of
#Egypt
’s development goals.
#IFCinEgypt
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Just landed in Lagos,
#Nigeria
🇳🇬, a priority market for sustainable investment. I'm here for the
@IFC_org
and
@BOINigeria
#EmpoweringFuturesConf
and to deepen partnerships with the government &
#PrivateSector
players working to build a resilient economic future.
#IFCinAfrica
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This week I had the pleasure of talking to IFC’s new recruits from
#Africa
&
#Caribbean
about their aspirations. I was impressed by their creative ideas for private sector development to fight poverty & boost prosperity in
#Africa
& beyond.
@IFCAfrica
@IFC_org
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Important signing w/ Group CEO
@CRDBBankPlc
@amnsekela
.
@IFC_org
and CRDB are working together to support the growth of
#SMEs
in
#Tanzania
&
#Burundi
to boost their contribution to jobs & economic activity.
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When we invest in women, we invest in a stronger future.
@IFC_org
is supporting sub-Saharan
#Africa
’s first
#GenderBond
listed by
@NMBTanzania
. I look forward to expanding our partnership to support
#Tanzania
’s women-owned
#SMEs
.
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My thoughts are with the people of Lebanon and the
@IFC_org
and
@WorldBank
staff in the country following the tragic blast in
#Beirut
that has claimed so many lives. The scenes of destruction are heartbreaking.
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African
#Women
have the world's highest rate of entrepreneurship. However, many lack access to funding, markets, and training. In this blog with
@VictoriaKwakwa
, we explore the challenges
#Africa
’s women in business face & how we can best support them.
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I am delighted that French President
@EmmanuelMacron
visited the
#AfricaTechLab
pavilion at
#VivaTech
, where impactful startups from
#Africa
are showcasing their innovative tech solutions, including the finalists of the
@IFC_org
&
@VivaTech
#AfricaTechAwards2023
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It is imperative that
#Africa
achieves a fair & just transition to clean energy. Join me on August 22 at an
@IFC_org
&
@AfDB_group
hosted
#TICAD8
virtual side event for an important discussion on accelerating
#Africa
's clean energy transition.
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Merci
@mamaneshow
et
@as_bello
pour les échanges passionnants sur le rôle important que jouent les industries culturelles et créatives pour le développement et le rayonnement de l’
#Afrique
.
Toujours un plaisir de revoir Mamane
@mamaneshow
. Excellente discussion ce soir à
#Niamey
🇳🇪avec
@SPimentaIFC
, VP Afrique d’IFC.
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It was great being back at the
@AfricaCEOForum
to connect w/ new & existing partners. In the face of multiple & unprecedented shocks affecting the continent & the rest of the world, we must unite our actions to create a stronger & more resilient
#Africa
. Merci
@jeune_afrique
!
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