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IFC Addresses Development Challenges in South Asia
“The most acute needs for food, energy, water, healthcare, access to finance and other basic services are among the underserved in this part of the world,” said EVP and CEO Lars Thunell on his recently concluded visit to Bhutan and India.
IFC, Bhutan Build Strong Foundation of Shared Values
EVP and CEO Lars Thunell spoke of the shared values of harmony, sustainability, and balanced growth between Bhutan and IFC in his meetings with the Royal Government of Bhutan and members of the private sector during his recent visit to the country.
IFC Investment in Sri Lankan Wind Power Preserves Environment, Supports Tourism
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island that depends on its natural resources to attract tourism. Now, an IFC investment in wind power is helping the country’s energy supply stay green and keeping the local beauty intact.
New Asia VP Highlights China and India’s Leadership in Fighting Poverty
From her early days at IFC as an investment officer working on Lao PDR, Karin Finkelston has been eager to find innovative solutions to help the poor.
Tourism in Sri Lanka Makes Business for SMEs
The beautiful seaside town of Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, is getting more tourism business than ever, thanks to an association formed with the help of IFC Advisory Services.
IFC South Asia
To grow opportunities for the underserved, IFC in South Asia has concentrated on low-income, rural, and fragile regions while building infrastructure and assisting public-private-partnerships; facilitating renewable energy generation; promoting cleaner production, energy and water efficiency; supporting agriculture and sustainable forestry; creating growth opportunities for small businesses; reforming investment climate; encouraging low-income housing; and making affordable healthcare accessible. IFC’s strategy in South Asia is built on three pillars:
- IFC aims to promote economic inclusion at the base of the pyramid, particularly in the low income states of India
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Help address climate change impacts
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Encourage global and regional integration including promoting investments from South Asia into Africa
Investing in South Asia
IFC offers a wide variety of financial products and services for private sector projects in developing countries...
Advisory Services in South Asia
IFC Advisory programs are funded from its net income along with co-funding from other donors. IFC manages these programs either directly or in partnership with enterprises and institutions. IFC South Asia Advisory Services are headquartered in New Delhi...
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