Advancing economic inclusion means creating an economy that works for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, family background, racial identity, age, ability, or other circumstances, over which they have no control. An inclusive economy ensures that all parts of society, especially poor or socially disadvantaged groups, have full, fair, and equitable access to market opportunities as employees, leaders, consumers, entrepreneurs, and community members.
IFC’s Economic Inclusion Program focuses on advancing the economic inclusion of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. The Program does this through research and building the evidence base, generating ideas for investments, training and capacity building of IFC staff, clients, and partners, and creating opportunities for peer learning and networks of internal and external stakeholders such as other DFIs/MDBs to collaborate and share knowledge.
