Owned by 186 member countries and consistently rated AAA/Aaa. IFC aims to achieve our mission of promoting development by providing debt and equity to the private sector, through a range of benchmark and bespoke products.
The latest report shows the global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in three years in 2024—but at a level that is weak by recent historical standards.
A recently approved project in theeastern Democratic Republic of Congo will be the biggest mini-grid project on the continent with multiple city-scale mini-grid providing access to affordable and reliable electricity for over 28,000 households and businesses.
The new Gender Strategy for 2024-2030 commits to building the foundational well-being of women, expanding economic opportunities, and engaging women as leaders—pillars that will help accelerate gender equality to end poverty on a livable planet.
As part of the broader World Bank Group's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in December 2022 IFC launched a $2 billion package to support the Ukrainian private sector. While initially focusing on short-term support, this is now shifting towards longer-term financing in key areas such as food production, energy and digital infrastructure.
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.
We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges.
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.
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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.