Water

IFC is a leading investor in the water sector, with extensive experience in preparing, structuring, and financing complex projects in emerging markets.

IFC mobilizes private capital and collaborates with development partners to transform lives and enhance water security in developing countries by expanding sustainable water management and advancing universal access to safe water supply and sanitation. IFC’s products and services include a variety of tailor-made financing options, along with expert advice to meet client and project needs, such as guidance on public-private partnerships and project development to address market gaps and issues that could prevent project launch.

By partnering with IFC, clients—including cities and utilities—also have access to a global knowledge-sharing network of other climate-smart cities and utilities that seek innovative solutions to tackle their water security challenges.

Drawing on in-house expertise, we offer guidance on engineering, social and environmental standards, risk management, and other critical issues throughout the project cycle. We bring additional value with our extensive knowledge of local markets, innovative technologies, and a successful track record of undertaking regulatory and market reforms.

Since 1994, IFC has committed and mobilized more than $5 billion in water projects around the world.