Makhtar Diop
Makhtar Diop is the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, where he focuses on promoting private sector development and investment in emerging markets. Under his leadership, the IFC aims to mobilize significant capital for sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience projects, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. Recently, Diop emphasized the importance of macro-economic stability and reform to unlock Pakistan's vast investment potential, highlighting the country's young workforce and digital transformation opportunities.
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Makhtar Diop, director general of the International Finance Corporation, called for collective action to build an inclusive and sustainable economic future for Africa.
AFIS 2025 : L’Afrique à la croisée des chemins financiers entre souveraineté, intégration et confiance
Morocco· 2025-11-03Makhtar Diop is the Director General of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
AFIS 2025 à Casablanca : l’Afrique s’engage pour sa souveraineté financièreMorocco· 2025-10-18
Makhtar Diop is the general director of the IFC and highlights the importance of supporting cross-border investments through regional champions like Maroc Telecom.
Maroc Telecom obtient un prêt de 3,7 milliards de DH de l’IFC pour renforcer la connectivité en AfriqueMorocco· 2025-06-20
Makhtar Diop is the Director-General of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and visited Cabo Verde to discuss challenges and opportunities in the country.
"Cabo Verde tem potencial para ser um centro de excelência no turismo sustentável e na cultura musical africana"
Cabo Verde· 2025-05-25Makhtar Diop is the Director-General of the International Finance Corporation who visited Cabo Verde to discuss the country's challenges and opportunities.
Edição 1225Cabo Verde· 2025-05-21
Makhtar Diop is a member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Theatre Foundation.
S.A.R. la Princesse Lalla Hasnaa préside la 1ère session du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation du Théâtre Royal de RabatMorocco· 2025-05-15
Mr Makhtar Diop encouraged Ghana to adopt a more strategic approach to investment during discussions with Dr Forson.
IFC urges Ghana to leverage on diaspora for growth
Ghana· 2025-04-28
Mr. Diop reaffirmed the IFC’s commitment to Ghana but noted the need for more targeted investments to maximize impact.
Ghana seeks stronger ties with IFC to boost key sectorsGhana· 2025-04-27Makhtar Diop is the Director General of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Gouvernance, ZLECAf et développement durable : les priorités de l’Africa CEO Forum 2025 | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-03-19
Makhtar Diop will deliver a speech on the economic transformation of the continent.
GITEX Africa Morocco dévoile le programme de l’édition 2025Morocco· 2025-03-15
Makhtar Diop is the managing director of the private investment arm of the World Bank Group.
PM lauds International Finance Corporation’s role in fostering investment - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-02-15
Makhtar Diop is the managing director of the private investment arm of the World Bank Group.
PM lauds IFC role in fostering investment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-15
Makhtar Diop is the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation and is visiting Islamabad for the first high-level delegation in nearly a decade.
IFC سربراہ کی آج اسلام آباد آمد، نجی شعبے کے لیے 20 ارب ڈالرز کی سرمایہ کاری متوقعPakistan· 2025-02-14
Makhtar Diop, the IFC’s Managing Director, is urging Pakistan to ensure macro-economic stability and accelerate reforms.
International Finance Corporation chief urges Pakistan to ensure macro-economic stability - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-13