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<\/a> The International Finance Corporation announced yesterday it has launched a two-year program to support fintech startups in Egypt<\/b>, according to a statement (pdf)<\/a>. The program will be implemented in cooperation with Pharos\u2019 Pride Capital \/ Startupbootcamp\u2019s Fintech Cairo accelerator program and the American University in Cairo\u2019s Venture Labs. \u201cThe two-year program will help two private sector fintech-focused accelerators improve their offering to startups in areas like mentorship, business development and technical training, to help them attract funding from investors.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The International Finance Corporation announced yesterday it has launched a two-year program to support fintech startups in Egypt, according to a statement (pdf). 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