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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our mission is to work with the private sector in developing countries to create markets and opportunities for all. To achieve this, we apply financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to address developmental challenges. Measuring our results is critical to understanding how well our strategy is working.
IFC applies our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to create markets and opportunities that help countries mobilize private solutions and finance to solve development challenges.
Through our advisory programs, we work with clients, including companies, financial institutions, industries, and governments, to transform ideas into increased private sector investment, green growth, inclusive job creation, and bankable projects. We help establish the necessary conditions that will attract capital, enabling the private sector to grow.
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