IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, plans to invest $30 million in Guinea in 2015, boosting support for small and medium enterprises in the country, which are critical for job creation and economic growth.

Guinean President Alpha Condé said: "We need to build a strong, competitive Guinean private sector capable of creating jobs - empowering our youth and women who are the drivers of change. This is critical in implementing the transformation we need to achieve the inclusive and fast paced development Guinea needs."