# The World Bank Group's private-sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Standard Chartered announced a new risk-sharing facility.

*business · news · 2026-04-29 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- IFC and Standard Chartered launched a $300 million risk-sharing facility for African supply chains.
- The facility targets eight African countries and key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- IFC will provide guarantees of up to $150 million in both U.S. dollars and select local currencies.
- The partnership aims to facilitate $1.9 billion in transactions and support over 500 suppliers in three years.

**Companies:** Standard Chartered, International Finance Corporation
**Countries:** Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

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