IFC signs agreement to improve women’s economic engagement

Egyptian women could have easier access to financing and investment thanks to an agreement the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed with the International Cooperation Ministry and the National Council for Women (NCW) on Thursday to economically empower women, according to a statement. The agreement is meant to improve women’s engagement in the economy, as well as help to close gender gaps in remuneration and investment.

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