International Finance Corporation

Kigali’s Big Shift to Electric Motorcycles Brings More Than Just Climate Benefits

Thanks to a fast-growing electric motorbike start-up in Kigali, e-motorbikes are now cutting emissions and helping drivers, particularly young people, save money and fuel a greener future.

The Latest from IFC

African Startups That Use Disruptive Tech Do Better

Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is still nascent but stands out as one of the fastest-growing worldwide. African startups that incorporate disruptive technologies into their offering tend to be more successful and receive more funding than their peers. 

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Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders

This report underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance. Drawing from interviews across Africa and Latin America, it explores the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and proposes solutions.

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At the Frontiers of Finance

The International Development Association (IDA) Private Sector Window leverages minimal public funds to enable substantial private investment in the world's poorest and most fragile countries, catalyzing growth and jobs where they are needed most.

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What We Do

A strong and engaged private sector is indispensible to ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. That's where IFC comes in - we have more than 60 years experience in unlocking private investment, creating markets and opportunities where they are needed most.

Products and Services

We provide investment, advice, and asset management — offerings that are mutually reinforcing and can be tailored to a client’s specific needs.

Sectors and Expertise

We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges.

Our Impact

IFC works with clients to create the opportunities which help the private sector mobilize solutions and finance to solve development challenges.

IFC at a glance

IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

We leverage the power of the private sector and share expertise to transform ideas into investments for green growth, inclusive jobs and impactful projects. 

  • 62.5 Million
    People connected to the internet
  • 11.3 Million
    People supplied with power
  • $226.5 Billion
    In Trade Finance Volume
  • $516.9 Billion
    In Impact from SME Loans

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See where we work

IFC’s impact spans more than 100 nations. We empower entrepreneurs all over the world, turning bold ideas into engines of inclusive growth creating millions of jobs, uplifting lives, and transforming communities.