Handbook: MSME Banking in the Digital Era
Provides practical guidance on serving MSMEs through digital banking models, partnerships, risk management, and market extension. Useful for financial institutions and ecosystem actors supporting SME finance in Africa.
Factsheet: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Summarizes IFC’s MSME finance approach and portfolio, including the MSME Finance Platform launched in 2024. Useful as a concise reference on MSME finance priorities and instruments.
Creating Value for Women-Owned Businesses in Africa
Focuses on IFC’s Banking on Women approach in Africa and illustrates how financial institutions and advisory support can unlock value for women-owned businesses. Relevant for women entrepreneurship, SME finance, and financial sector strategies.
Strategy in Action: Reimagining Development Finance – IFC Annual Report 2024
IFC’s 2024 annual report includes references to African business digitalization, private sector finance, women entrepreneurs, SMEs, trade, jobs, and digital transformation. Useful as institutional context for IFC’s private-sector and SME-facing priorities.
Venture Capital and the Rise of Africa’s Tech Startups
Assesses venture capital and the growth of Africa’s technology startup ecosystem. Relevant to startup finance, innovation, venture capital, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and digital business models.
Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders
Explores barriers faced by women-owned firms in accessing trade finance and international markets, with interviews in Kenya and Nigeria among other markets. Useful for gender-lens SME finance, trade finance, and export-oriented entrepreneurship.
Digital Opportunities in African Businesses
Analyzes digitalization opportunities for African firms, including formal businesses and microbusinesses. Relevant for SME productivity, tech adoption, digital infrastructure, startups, and private investment opportunities across Africa.
