PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

609371

Primary Business Area

Other

Disclosure Date

Jul 6, 2026

Country

Guinea

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

Apr 9, 2026

Status

Active

Estimated Total Budget

$700,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jul 8, 2026

Project Estimated Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Project Estimated End Date

Apr 1, 2029

Project Description

The project supports the development of Guinea's SME finance ecosystem through two main components: establishing a factoring legal and regulatory framework aligned with international best practices, and improving the enabling environment for leasing through targeted tax, regulatory, and capacity-building interventions. Activities include supporting the governement to draft model legislation and regulations, conducting stakeholder consultations, and building the supervisory capacity of relevant regulatory authorities. Financial institutions and microfinance institutions will also receive support to introduce new financing products to the market.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation