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Banque Misr could soon get a USD 260 mn loan from IFC
The bank will use the loan for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs
Egypt, EU discuss joint skills initiative
The initiative would provide training to Egyptian workers
VAT break on pharma imports to prevent shortage. PLUS: More AfDB money for water, Tatweer Misr eyes KSA,
This is the latest measure aimed at beefing up stocks of raw materials and products for the pharma sector
El Sisi calls on DFIs to relax lending rules at AfDB meetings
Food prices and the controversy over the City of the Dead also received airtime
AfDB mobilizes USD 2.2 bn to bolster Egypt’s water security
The funding will support desalination and water treatment plants for agriculture
EU + AFD to disburse new funds for Egypt grain silos. PLUS: New Xylem water pump factory
The EUR 60 mn disbursal is part of a EUR 100 mn package announced last year
Green panda bonds around the corner?
We have a guarantor for our maiden panda bond sale: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to provide ins.…
THIS EVENING: AfDB to provide ins. coverage for green panda bonds + Dawi gets fresh investments from Al Ahly Capital, EAEF
Good afternoon, wonderful people, and welcome to what’s shaping up to be a busy start to a fresh workweek. THE…
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