Equity group, IFC Expand Partnership and Investment to Support Small Business and Climate-Smart Projects

Stephen Priestley, British International Investment Plc, Head of Financial Services and Africa Coverage (left), Mohamed Gouled, IFC Vice President, Risk and Finance (centre) and Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO (right) display signed partnership agreement documents. Equity Group, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and partners including British International Investment (BII), Dutch Development Bank (FMO) and Symbiotics and ResponsAbIility from Switzerland have signed a USD 165 million partnership agreement in support of the sustainable development of Africa through supporting micro, small and medium sized businesses (MSMEs) from all sectors of the economy including climate-smart businesses.