IFC is committed to unlocking private sector growth in Niger through a strategy focused on building a resilient financial sector, developing critical infrastructure in the energy sector, and improving the investment climate.

IFC implements this through a concentrated portfolio in the financial and infrastructure sectors. For instance, IFC provided long-term financing to Airtel Niger to enhance digital connectivity and a risk-sharing facility to BOA Niger to increase funding for MSMEs. In PPP advisory, IFC is supporting the government in structuring a 50MW Scaling Solar project. Its capacity-building initiatives further complement these efforts, including financial management training for MSMEs and investment readiness preparation for four local companies under the local champion initiative.