Region

Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

Stretching from Türkiye in the West to Pakistan in the East, this diverse region is home to more than 630 million people. It is a place brimming with potential and while languages and cultures may differ, many regional countries share the ambitious goals of combating poverty, driving economic growth, and creating a more sustainable future for their people.

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In above context, IFC’s mission of advancing economic development by encouraging the growth of the private sector is more important than ever. We are working in the region’s emerging markets and developing economies to create jobs and bring about a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the pandemic. We are also helping to mitigate and adapt to climate change; increase financial, gender, and digital inclusion; and, ultimately, reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity.

Areas of Focus

IFC is working in the region’s emerging markets and developing economies to create jobs and bring about a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the pandemic. We are also helping to mitigate and adapt to climate change; increase financial, gender, and digital inclusion; and, ultimately, reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity.

Ensuring a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19

IFC provides emergency financial support to businesses across the region, while working to reignite private investment and foster shared prosperity.

Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change

IFC supports private sector investments in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and solar arrays, while helping businesses adapt to the realities of climate change.

Promoting Inclusion

IFC helps underserved groups, including women and small business owners, access a host of essential services, from banking, to education, to healthcare.

Boosting Competitiveness and Productivity

IFC helps local businesses become more competitive and access global markets and supports state-owned enterprises as they prepare for privatization.

Supporting Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

IFC helps to kickstart economic growth and promote shared prosperity in countries beset by fragility and conflict.

Increasing Digital Connectivity

Increasing Digital Connectivity

IFC helps accelerate the adoption of digital technology that can pave the way for new economic opportunities and bring about prosperity.

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