Who is Claude Owona Ekoto, the new Regional Director of the IFC?

Author: camer.bePublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Who is Claude Owona Ekoto, the new Regional Director of the IFC?

Claude Owona Ekoto, a Cameroonian, has been appointed Regional Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank institution. This appointment comes as the IFC strengthens its presence in Africa. Mrs. Owona Ekoto brings extensive experience in finance and development.

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