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Who We Are

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. By encouraging growth, IFC advances economic development, creates jobs and improves the lives of people.
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IFC advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by investing in impactful projects, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise.
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Where We Work

As the largest global development institution focused on the private sector, IFC operates in more than 100 countries around the globe. We apply lessons learned in one region to solve problems in another.
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Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

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Our Impact
Our Impact

Our impact improves lives. IFC brings a clear set of advantages to the world’s most challenging markets. Including a history of innovation, a global mandate, and a determination to achieve measurable development impact.
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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.

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Empowering Change: Advancing Gender-Led Innovations for a Climate-Proof Tomorrow

November 13, 2024

This event brought together innovators, climate activists, women entrepreneurs, and sustainability leaders to tackle how the private sector can accelerate climate action in ways that are inclusive and equitable for women. 

Event Details

When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 UTC+4
(see local time)

Where: Green Zone – Water room

Fireside Chat:

Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, IFC
Nigar Arpadarai, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29 Azerbaijan and a member of Azerbaijan’s National Assembly

Ted Talk:

Rose Goslinga, CEO & Founder, Pula, IFC Investee

Panel Discussion:

Semi Hakim, CEO & Founder, Kök Projekt; participant of She Wins Climate
Basima Abdulrahman, CEO & Founder, KESK
Vanessa Erogbogbo, Chief of Green & Inclusive Value Chains, International Trade Centre

Closing Remarks:

Naadiya Moosajee, Activist, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder

Moderator:

Rachel Kelly, Climate Editor, The National

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IFC is the partner of choice for emerging market companies looking to decarbonize and build resilience, with deep sector and regional experience and comprehensive climate expertise.

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IFC at COP29

As part of the World Bank Group delegation at COP29, IFC will showcase its efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive growth in emerging markets.

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Gender-Inclusive Climate Investment

IFC champions Gender-Inclusive Climate Investment by creating solutions for clients, developing inclusive strategies, and delivering thought leadership.

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