Discusses multilateral development bank
Last Published: 8/6/2019

The World Bank has a resident representative in Yaoundé, and its affiliate, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), maintains a regional office in Douala for borrowers in Central Africa.  The IFC has invested in several large projects in Cameroon over the years. 

The Commercial Service maintains Commercial Liaison Offices in each of the main Multilateral Development Banks, including the African Development Bank and the World Bank.  These institutions lend billions of dollars to developing countries on projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and social development by reducing poverty and inequality, improving health and education, and advancing infrastructure development.  The Commercial Liaison Offices help American businesses learn how to get involved in bank-funded projects, and advocate on behalf of American bidders.  Learn more by contacting the Commercial Liaison Offices of the African Development Bank and the World Bank.

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