Josiane Kwenda, originally from Cameroon, has been appointed as the head of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Guinea, and Togo. She will be based in Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire.
The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the leading development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. With an active presence in over 100 countries, the IFC leverages its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
In Togo, the IFC has funded or is funding numerous business projects, contributing to the country’s economic development. With the arrival of Josiane Kwenda, one can expect an intensification of efforts to support the private sector and stimulate economic growth.