🗂️ Agent Briefing
Organization: International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Parent: World Bank Group
Current Mood: Heroic Capitalism
🎯 August 2025 Highlights
🌞 Solar Panels and Diplomatic Drama
IFC approved a $250 million loan and equity package for a $1.6 billion polysilicon plant in Oman. The goal? Solar power. The twist? The U.S. executive director objected, citing ties to China. Other directors abstained, proving that solar diplomacy is just as cloudy as the weather.[1](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2560570/ifc-funds-oman-solar-project-over-us-objection)
💼 Leasing Hope in Iraq
In Iraq, IFC is teaming up with the Central Bank to create a new leasing company for startups. The plan includes flexible financing for industrial equipment, vehicles, and warehouses—because nothing says “innovation” like leasing a forklift.[2](https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2025/08/15/cbi-ifc-consider-new-leasing-company-for-iraqi-start-ups/)
👩💼 Empowering Women, One Course at a Time
In Nigeria, IFC partnered with FCMB to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program. It’s an online course for female entrepreneurs, offering training, mentorship, and access to a community of alumni. Applications are open until August 31, so sign up now if you want to learn how to pitch your startup and survive a boardroom.[3](https://leadership.ng/ifc-partners-fcmb-to-empower-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs/)
🌱 Sustainability & Style
- Solar power in Oman: Clean energy with geopolitical spice
- Startup support in Iraq: Leasing dreams, one asset at a time
- Women’s empowerment in Nigeria: Education meets enterprise
🔗 Resources
Visit IFC.org for more heroic capitalism updates.