JUST RELEASED: IFC delivered record-breaking impact in Fiscal Year 2024—showcasing our transformation as an institution and our unique ability to mobilize the private sector as a force for good on an unprecedented scale. We are laser-focused on our priorities – scaling climate solutions, accelerating gender equality, bolstering food security, pioneering digital innovations, and mobilizing billions in new capital. With a historic commitment of $55.8B, an exceptional year-on-year increase, our investments in FY24 speak volumes on The World Bank Group’s commitment to end poverty on a livable planet.
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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. We utilize and leverage our products and services—as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group—to provide development solutions customized to meet clients’ needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges. Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment. IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
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Transforming agricultural supply chains with tech: Discover how to improve efficiency, meet sustainability goals, and empower farmers at the IFC Agribusiness Conference. Join global leaders in Dublin, Sept. 18-19: http://wrld.bg/t0Mf50STbY6
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We are pleased to announce that the Record Emerging Market Sustainable Finance (EMSF) strategy was the sole investor in an Uzbek Soum-denominated bond issued by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Proceeds will finance a leading domestic beverage company’s development of a greenfield bottling plant, renewable energy installations and green buildings. For more information on this transaction, please see the link to our note below: https://lnkd.in/gACrdmit Renata Kreuzig IFC - International Finance Corporation #EmergingMarkets #FrontierMarkets #SustainableFinance #MDBs #ImpactInvesting
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In this video, we spoke with Arden Cayetano, Etsegenet Dejene, Arrita Berjani, Sothea NGUON, Tulay Catak, and Shreelin Naicker about their experiences with the IFC–Milken Institute Capital Markets Program. These individuals were among 30 capital market regulators and financial professionals who graduated as the 11th cohort of the program in May. Since 2016, the program has built the capacity of over 220 mid-career capital market regulators and financial professionals from 56 developing countries. 📽 Watch to learn more ⤵ IFC Treasury & Mobilization #CapitalMarkets
Building future financial leaders and capital markets regulators in emerging markets.
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The IFC - International Finance Corporation–Milken Institute Capital Markets Program is designed to strengthen the skills of mid-career capital market regulators and financial professionals to support the growth of local capital markets in emerging markets. We spoke with six recent graduates—Arden Cayetano, Etsegenet Dejene, Arrita Berjani, Sothea NGUON, Tulay Catak, and Shreelin Naicker—about their experiences and how they plan to use the knowledge, advanced skills and experience gained to develop effective and sustainable local capital markets in Belize, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Cambodia, Türkiye, and South Africa. Since 2016, the program has built the capacity of over 220 mid-career capital market regulators and financial professionals from 56 developing countries. Watch to learn more: http://wrld.bg/lIoG50SRr04 #capitalmarkets #finance #financialsector #Belize #Ethiopia #Kosovo #Cambodia #Türkiye #SouthAfrica Katerina Timina Elisabet Urrea Cuena Frederic Wandey Tom Ceusters
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Investments in climate and the environment are integral to sustainable development and ending poverty on a livable planet. In FY24, IFC committed record amounts to low-carbon solutions for a sustainable future. This investment translates into real-world impact. Our work is expected to reduce net carbon emissions by 9M tons annually, bolster climate resilience, and provide hundreds of thousands of people with access to clean, renewable energy: http://wrld.bg/L9Zy50SzfRB #IFCimpact
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"Funding is not a big challenge when it comes to #Cities, there's lots of capital out there,” Vikram Kumar, IFC - International Finance Corporation’s new Regional Industry Director for Infrastructure and Natural Resources, Asia Pacific, said at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in #Singapore. “The challenge is finding champions, which matters. If you have a counterpart that’s visionary, that wants to make a change, that wants to build something which leaves a legacy behind, that is the biggest factor for success in attracting financing.” Watch the full session, ‘How to Finance & Build Thriving Sustainable Cities’, which also featured Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara (Nusantara Capital Authority) Curator Ridwan Kamil, Arup Cities Business Leader Southeast Asia Chintan Raveshia, and Bloomberg's K. Oanh Ha: http://wrld.bg/Q4PO50SRTos Learn more about IFC’s work in cities: http://wrld.bg/lZf650SRToM #SustainableBizSummit Riccardo Puliti Kim-See Lim Katia Daude Goncalves Mohit Ganeriwala
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NEW: What is the "middle-income trap" and how can countries escape it? The World Bank's #WDR2024 report outlines a comprehensive roadmap to help developing economies achieve high-income status. Discover how the #3istrategy of investment, infusion, and innovation can drive economic growth. ➡️http://wrld.bg/Fgn450SRvE5
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IFC - International Finance Corporation is investing $150 million in TBC Bank to boost access to finance for #SMEs and strengthen the #climatefinance market. This funding will target TBC Bank's SME clients, with half earmarked for renewable energy and energy-efficient projects. By 2028, this could help avoid up to 30,000 tons of CO2 annually. IFC’s support will help TBC Bank grow its SME and climate finance portfolios, promoting sustainable lending practices in Georgia. A win for business & the planet! http://wrld.bg/thF950SP1Un #SMEs #SustainableFinance
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JOB ALERT: Calling all finance professionals! Would you like to help catalyze global change through impactful private sector investments that address the world’s toughest challenges? IFC is seeking Investment Analysts to fill immediate and future openings across our global offices. If you have at least two years of experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, financial consulting, or similar fields, please apply today at ifc.org/careers Applications are being accepted until August 18. #careerswithimpact #recruitmentdrive #recruitmentevent