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.
During these annual meetings and in the months ahead our priorities are to evolve the institution to deliver more impact, to use the private sector as a catalyst, and to commit to climate action and sustainable development.
Thousands gathered for the Annual Meetings to see how the World Bank Group is evolving, is meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world, and is leveraging private sector expertise and capital to address urgent development needs.
As cities strive to enhance productivity and generate jobs, they confront rapid urbanization, population growth, and climate-related challenges. Addressing these issues and supporting cities in emerging markets is more critical than ever.
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 on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
In fiscal year 2024, IFC committed a record $56 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
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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.