PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

547765

Primary Business Area

Corporate Advice

Disclosure Date

May 25, 2009

Country

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

Sep 13, 2006

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$2,360,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Nov 30, 2016

Project Estimated Start Date

Mar 1, 2007

Project Description

The project provides business advisory services to new and existing enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a frontier country just coming out of a major political and social crisis. The objectives are 1) to build the capacity of business development service providers and business membership organizations; 2) to build capacity of SMEs through skills development for SME owners and managers; and 3) to expand the country’s SME sector through support at multiple levels and through linkages with large firms.