Henrik Elschner

Regional Industry Director - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services - #Africa at @IFC_org

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Reflecting on the 2024 @IMFNews - @WorldBank Group #SpringMeetings & ready to deliver on the commitments made. The World Bank Group announced its commitment to expand health services to 1.5 bln people by 2030. #Africa is key to this. More here: https://t.co/2daZlvMchb

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Welcome Zeina Mouawad as @IFC_org’s new Manager for Agribusiness & Forestry in West, Central, North Africa & the Horn of #Africa. Zeina will lead IFC’s #agribusiness work to deepen our impact in key areas such as #foodsecurity, #climate & boosting farmer incomes.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Working with small-scale farmers to grow & prosper is at the core of @IFC_org’s #agribusiness work. The success of Malawian farmer Obert Ntonyo into #macadamia farming w/ support from an @IFC_org & @GAFSPfund project shows exactly why. ⬇️

https://t.co/vPeS9GarJO

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Important new partner to @IFC_org’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility. @Mindray’s products will support more healthcare providers to expand access to life-saving care.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Welcome @MindrayGlobal to @IFC_org’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility (AMEF). Mindray’s participation in AMEF will help deepen access to medical equipment for African healthcare #SMEs.➡️https://t.co/j4ecZNWX5Z

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

I’m excited to announce a partnership btw @IFC_org & International Housing Solutions (IHS) in #Kenya to develop green & affordable housing. IFC financing will support IHS to develop 3,400 green & affordable housing units. Congratulations to the teams on this important project.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

I’m pleased to announce a new partnership between @IFC_org & @CentumRE. IFC is providing $20 million to support Centum RE’s green & affordable housing expansion in Nairobi, #Kenya. Affordable housing is the foundation of inclusive growth & is a priority for IFC in #Africa.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

By creating jobs & opportunities that help reduce poverty and improve living standards, @IFC_org is building a better future for people and communities that are most in need. Download our 2023 #AnnualReport to learn more: https://t.co/5AKfbX0Ln6

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Delighted to announce new appointments to @IFC_org’s Manufacturing, #Agribusiness & Services team in #Africa. Our new Regional Industry Managers will strengthen our client services and engagements, enabling us to deliver greater impact to clients and communities across #Africa.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Important investment to support #Africa’s health transformation w/ @MalariaNoMore’s Health Finance Coalition & @AfricInvest_Grp on the Transform Health Fund.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Innovative healthcare delivery models in Africa strengthen the reach of quality care to more people, especially in underserved areas. @IFC_org’s investment in the Transform Health Fund will support inclusive healthcare delivery. https://t.co/zjfseCwMam

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Ground breaking investment between @IFC_org and Dembesh Hotel in #SouthSudan at #ACF2023. This project will support the country’s business and tourism travel sector.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

To support #SouthSudan's growing business tourism sector, @IFC_org today announced a $7.5M investment in Dembesh Hotel - a local favorite for int'l visitors - to finance the hotel’s renovation/expansion, creating jobs throughout the construction phase.
➡️https://t.co/HmJn3kahKL

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

I look forward to being at the @AfricaCEOForum in #Abidjan where we'll be discussing the power of the private sector to support key issues of today such as food security and green development. ➡️ https://t.co/IXbF74HHPQ

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Important project to boost low-carbon cement production, create jobs, and help bridge #Senegal’s housing gap.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

.@IFC_Fr s'associe à #Sococim, le plus grand cimentier intégré du #Sénégal, pour soutenir la production de ciment bas carbone, créer des emplois et contribuer à combler le déficit de logements du pays. https://t.co/iORiPD7EvR

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Welcoming Sarah Ockman as the new Upstream & Advisory Manager, Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services, North, West & Central #Africa. She will lead @IFC_org’s advisory & project development focused on growing our impact in fragile & conflicted affected situations, agri & climate.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Welcome Samuel Nganga as @IFC_org’s new Upstream & Advisory Manager for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services in Eastern & Southern #Africa. He will lead IFC’s advisory & upstream project development work to deepen our impact around key sectors such as food security & climate.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Pleased to announce @IFC_org’s partnership w/ AfricaGoGreen Fund. It’s making critical capital available to businesses that are supporting the region’s energy transformation while also expanding access to electricity, green building, & e-mobility solutions.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Increasing access to finance for #Africa’s green transition is critical. @IFC_org, @AfDB_Group, @NDFnews, & the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa are investing in the AfricaGoGreen Fund to boost the continent’s climate resilience. Read more: https://t.co/evkWwdvqpa

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Good to join the meeting w/ @BUAgroup Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu and Group Executive Director Kabiru Rabio in #Lagos #Nigeria. I look forward to continued discussions around how we strengthen regional supply chains in key sectors to bolster economic growth and job creation.

[Sergio Pimenta @SergioPimenta_]

I sat down with @BUAgroup Chairman & CEO Abdul Samad Rabiu today to discuss the importance of strengthening regional manufacturing & agribusiness. Now is the time to step up investment in these critical sectors.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

I’m pleased to welcome Srividya Jagannathan to the @IFC_org team in #Africa to lead our work increasing access to health products and services, and delivering sustainable and climate-smart solutions for commercial property and housing, among other important development work.

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Digital technology is one way to strengthen #Africa’s food security & climate resilience. Our partnership with @MicrosoftAfrica is helping to digitally transform Africa’s agribusiness sector.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

.@IFC_org & @MicrosoftAfrica are working together to digitally transform #Africa’s agribusiness sector to:
✅ Strengthen food security
✅ Develop greater resilience against climate change
Learn more https://t.co/nBUlevqoeP
#ClimateActionWBG
#COP27

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

Here’s how we’re brewing up positive change in the coffee world.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

What goes into perfect ☕️?
For coffee growers in #Africa, climate resilience, opportunities for women farmers, & shared prosperity are all part of the answer.
Here’s how ⁦IFC & ⁦@Nespresso⁩ are joining forces to help farmers achieve these goals:
https://t.co/ikTzePmycM

[Henrik Elschner @henrikepedersen]

We’re working to support a strong, resilient health system across #Africa through the #Africa Medical Equipment Facility. Welcome @biomerieux, a leading laboratory diagnostic equipment maker, to this initiative: https://t.co/whvcLwbJEF #AMEF