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Creating Opportunity Where It's Needed Most
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How IFC Creates Opportunity
Our Brand Value Proposition
Innovation
Delivering High-Quality Health Care to the Poor
IFC’s first health-sector PPP in India is lowering costs.
Giving India's Rural Women Entrepreneurs a Boost
Access to finance helps women-oriented businesses thrive.
Bringing the Internet to the "Other 3 Billion"
O3b Networks will soon help lower Internet access costs.
Stimulating Trade Flows in Tough Markets
IFC's guarantees support trade that might not otherwise happen.
Promoting the Use of Clean Technology
In FY11, we invested $1.7 billion in climate-friendly projects.
Influence
IFC and the G-20: Finding Solutions to a Key Challenge
We are helping set the global agenda on finance for SMEs.
Promoting Global Standards for Corporate Governance
We are working with others to raise the bar for corporate governance.
Alleviating Uncertainty in Carbon Markets
Our Post-2012 Carbon Facility can help ensure climate-friendly projects.
Encouraging Financial Intermediaries to Reach the Poor
We can reach the poor quickly and sustainably through intermediaries.
Paving the Way for Investment in Conflict-Affected Countries
Investment sparks growth and increases the incentive for peace.
Promoting Environmental and Social Best Practices
Private enterprises are adopting IFC’s environmental and social standards.
Demonstration
Championing Market-Opening Technologies
Cell-phone alerts give farmers crucial information on their crops.
Facilitating South-South Investment in Iraq
It’s possible to finance infrastructure projects in Iraq.
Helping Arab Youth Realize Their Potential
We’re mobilizing investment and expertise to create opportunity.
Impact
Creating Opportunity at the Base of the Economic Pyramid
Inclusive business models provide benefits to underserved populations.
Ramping Up Our Effort to Address Water Scarcity
By 2013, we aim to provide access to water for 100 million people.
Reaching the Poor with Responsible Microfinance
We act on many fronts to ensure fairness in microfinance.
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