Cheick-Oumar Sylla

Former IFC Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Over the next decade, 1bn young men + women in dev countries will reach working age - but only about 400mn jobs will be created. Closing that gap requires women’s full economic participation, which can ⬆️ output by up to 20%. Learn more this #InternationalWomensDay
https://t.co/4uYDOBNrnR

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Measuring an investment’s impact is as important as the investment itself. ⚖️
Today, @IFC_org signed an advisory agreement with Egypt’s EBank to help the bank track its green transactions and build robust climate reporting mechanisms. 🇪🇬📊
#IFCinEgypt.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Fueling #Egypt’s green growth.
🇪🇬🌱 @IFC_org’s advisory partnership with Ebank is building the data governance and climate reporting tools needed to track green impact and scale climate-positive investments in the country.
#IFCinEgypt

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Fueling #Egypt’s green growth.
🇪🇬🌱 @IFC_org’s advisory partnership with Ebank is building the data governance and climate reporting tools needed to track green impact and scale climate-positive investments in the country.
#IFCinEgypt

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Strategic partnerships power development. @IFC_org deepened its partnership with @BanqueMisr to support green projects and increase access to finance for MSMEs, driving #Egypt’s sustainable, inclusive growth. 🇪🇬🤝
#IFCinEgypt.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

To support #Egypt’s development goals, @IFC_org is deepening its partnership with @BanqueMisr, empowering smaller businesses in the country and focusing on projects in 🌱 energy efficiency, ♻️renewable energy, 🚆 green transport & 🏢 buildings.

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

@IFC_org has partnered with EGMED to expand quality #healthcare in Egypt and East #Africa . The partnership will help strengthen medical production capacity and invest in the people who power it #IFCinEgypt.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

.@IFC_org has partnered with EGMED to expand medical manufacturing and provide quality healthcare in Egypt & East Africa. This initiative boosts health services through local production, specialized training, and a commitment to job creation and gender inclusion.
#IFCinEgypt

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

The future of development starts with you.

If you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student eager to make an impact, the @WorldBank Group Pioneers Internship Program is your opportunity to help #EndPoverty and build a #LivablePlanet.

Apply by Feb 17. https://t.co/MHznOZAY2i

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Always a pleasure to engage with Egypt’s delegation led by Ministers @RaniaAlMashat and Hassan El Khatib. Together, we’re advancing an ambitious asset monetization program to unlock private investment—strengthening businesses, creating jobs, and driving resilient, inclusive growth across the region. #WBGMeetings @MOICEgypt

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Landed in DC for the 2025 #WBGMeetings, where I’ll join colleagues, clients, and government counterparts to advance one of Africa’s most urgent goals: more and better jobs.
🗓️OCT 13-18
Check out the program for more:
➡️https://t.co/zrm4Koo1yd

[IFC Africa VP @IFCAfrica_VP]

.#Africa’s youth are shaping the future with bold ideas & innovative businesses.  That’s why @IFC_org is supporting them through training, finance, and more. Let’s celebrate their contributions today and every day!
#YouthDay #IYD #AfricaYouth #Innovation

[Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources - Egypt @MOPEgypt]

استقبل المهندس كريم بدوي، وزير البترول والثروة المعدنية، شيخ عمر سيلا، المدير الإقليمي لمؤسسة التمويل الدولية (IFC)، التابعة لمجموعة البنك الدولي، حيث جري بحث فرص التعاون في تمويل مشروعات قطاع التعدين المصري.
https://t.co/3bgKXHgqXl

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Soutenir les champions régionaux et renforcer les investissements sud-sud sont des priorités stratégiques pour @IFC_fr. Ravi d’avoir signé aujourd’hui, avec Mohamed Benchaaboun, directeur général de @Maroc_Telecom, un partenariat de financement de 370 M€ pour accélérer la connectivité numérique en #Afrique — au service de l’inclusion et du développement.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Proud moment for @IFC_org —inaugurating our renovated Cairo hub with H.E. Dr. @RaniaAlMashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation.
After nearly 50 years of partnership with Egypt, this space represents our renewed commitment to private sector–led growth in the region.
#IFCinEgypt

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

In light of growing economic uncertainty, #Egypt's Takaful & Karama program is transitioning to a graduation-based model—providing cash support, assets, training, & mentorship to foster long-term self-reliance. Read more in my interview with Ahram Online: https://t.co/Mj9FCGdeR4

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Very proud of the @IFC_org team — their dedication helped shape another successful @africaceoforum. A big thank you as well to our team in Abidjan and colleagues at the @WorldBank for showing up and creating meaningful moments of connection. The work continues — let’s build on this momentum to drive even stronger delivery across our markets.

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Celebrating Baheya Foundation’s new hospital going #green. IFC is proud to award Baheya’s new hospital design the #EDGE buildings certification for nearly 27% energy savings and 25% water reduction, advancing #Egypt's sustainable dev goals.
@IFC_org
@BaheyaHospital
@edgebuildings

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Looking forward to dynamic discussions at the @africaceoforum about boosting regional #trade, empowering #entrepreneurs, and mobilizing #capital for impact. Check out the program for more on what to expect at next week’s #ACF2025 in Abidjan:
https://t.co/kxVd2rwG4k

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

Great to see Min. @RaniaAlMashat at #WBGMeetings. Discussed new opps for #Egypt’s sustainable econ growth. @IFC_org is committed to supporting the country’s dev goals, focused on manufacturing, ag, renewable energy, health, transport, entrepreneurship & financial sector.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Always a pleasure to connect with #Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation @RaniaAlMashat and the @MOICEgypt delegation. Our strong partnership is reflected in the recent service agreement to boost private sector participation in Egypt’s airport sector. @IFC_org is proud to support the government’s asset monetization and PPP program. #WBGMeetings

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Always a pleasure to connect with #Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation @RaniaAlMashat and the @MOICEgypt delegation. Our strong partnership is reflected in the recent service agreement to boost private sector participation in Egypt’s airport sector. @IFC_org is proud to support the government’s asset monetization and PPP program. #WBGMeetings

[Cheick-Oumar Sylla @COSylla1]

#Egypt is working towards a lower-carbon future. @IFC_org partners with @CIB_EG_OFFICIAL to support the country's #climate goals, helping the private sector reduce its carbon footprint and increase #green energy financing. #IFCinEgypt

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

.@IFC_org and @CIB_EG_OFFICIAL partner to boost Egypt's transition towards lower-#carbon development. Supported by @BMWK, the project will help reduce emissions and increase #green energy financing in the country’s carbon-intensive sectors.
#IFCinEgypt

[Sergio Pimenta @SergioPimenta_]

#Djibouti connecte l’#Afrique au monde. Grâce à un nouvel accord conclu entre @IFC_fr & @TiryakiAgroGida, une installation portuaire de stockage améliorera la chaîne d’approvisionnement pour stimuler le commerce & renforcer la sécurité alimentaire. https://t.co/q9rpp1GCSc