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Assessing Private Sector Contributions to Job Creation: IFC Open Source Study
4 pages | © April 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Using data from IFC's Development Outcome Tracking System, the study shows a strong job growth for companies financed through IFC-supported private equity funds. While most jobs are created by larger companies, the study shows that job growth rates are higher for smaller companies.
Publish Date: 4/1/12
Publish Date: 4/1/12
Utility Scale Solar Power Plants: A Guide for Developers and Investors
204 pages | © February 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This guidebook features best practices for development, construction, operation and financing of utility-scale solar power plants in India and can be used as a manual for developers and investors.
Publish Date: 2/1/12
Publish Date: 2/1/12
IFC Sustainability Framework - Effective January 1, 2012
84 pages | © January 2012 IFC | Complimentary
IFC's Sustainability Framework articulates the Corporation's strategic commitment to sustainable development, and is an integral part of IFC's approach to risk management. The Sustainability Framework comprises IFC's Policy and Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability, and IFC's Access to Information Policy.
Publish Date: 1/1/12
Publish Date: 1/1/12
IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability - Effective January 1, 2012
72 pages | © January 2012 IFC | Complimentary
The Performance Standards are directed towards clients, providing guidance on how to identify risks and impacts, and are designed to help avoid, mitigate, and manage risks and impacts as a way of doing business in a sustainable way.
Publish Date: 1/1/12
Publish Date: 1/1/12
52 pages | © November 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This report assesses the potential for private equity in financing climate related investment, describes the barriers restricting the growth of the asset class, and outlines the role that public capital can play to leverage private sector investment.
Publish Date: 11/1/11
Publish Date: 11/1/11
Understanding IFC's Environmental and Social Review Process (flyer)
© October 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Publish Date: 10/20/11
Strengthening Access to Finance for Women-Owned SMEs in Developing Countries
98 pages | © October 2011 IFC/Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) | Complimentary
Launched at the G20 Summit in November 2011, the report highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities for advancing women's entrepreneurship and increasing their access to finance.
Publish Date: 10/1/11
Publish Date: 10/1/11
Sustainability Case Study: Newpack (Madagascar)
4 pages | © Setpember 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This case study showcases I&P, an IFC Private Equity client, and one of its investee company, Newpack, a corrugated cardboard packaging SME in Madagascar. Through resource efficiency and the recycling and sales of paper waste, Newpack has garnered new clients and increased financial returns.
Publish Date: 9/1/11
Publish Date: 9/1/11
Climate Risk and Business: Agribusiness - Tropical Plantation and Refinery
158 pages | © August 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This study assesses climate-related risks for Ghana Oil Palm Development Company (GOPDC).
Publish Date: 8/1/11
Publish Date: 8/1/11
Guide to Getting Started in Local Procurement
59 pages | © July 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This short guide is designed to help project site operators in companies in the extractive industries to create a policy and strategy for local procurement.
Publish Date: 7/13/11
Publish Date: 7/13/11
Creating Opportunities for Women and Business (brochure)
© July 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Publish Date: 7/1/11
Biodiversity and Agricultural Commodities Program (BACP) (flyer)
© July 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Publish Date: 7/1/11
Sustainable Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
98 pages | © July 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This report recommends measures to expand sustainable investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. It forecasts that over the next five years there will be considerable growth of environmental, social, and governance considerations applied to investment in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Publish Date: 7/1/11
Publish Date: 7/1/11
Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: Mapping & Gap Analyses for Shanghai Stock Exchange
60 pages | © June 2011 IFC, Shanghai Stock Exchange | Complimentary
IFC and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) worked with SynTao on a study of existing sustainability reporting guidelines internationally and in China, comparing these with the existing SSE requirements.
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Sustainable Investment in Asian Emerging Markets
4 pages | © June 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This publication provides a comparative overview of the state of sustainable investment in key markets across the Asian region, based on findings from seven Sustainable Investment Roundtables in Bangkok, Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Shanghai.
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Lessons from IFC's Corporate Governance Experience
188 pages | © June 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This book of Smart Lessons is a compendium of IFC's knowledge on implementing and promoting corporate governance projects from more than a decade. It provides a first-hand look at project planning, design, budgeting and their interactions with institutions.
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Assessing Emerging Markets Sustainability Indices
56 pages | © June 2011 World Bank Group | Complimentary
This report explores the rapid expansion of sustainability indices in emerging markets and the potential of these indices to support broader sustainability efforts. It looks at 17 emerging market sustainability indices, comparing and contrasting business models, sustainability objectives, and construction methodologies, and identifying obstacles in establishing a viable business model.
Publish Date: 6/1/11
Publish Date: 6/1/11
The State of Sustainable Investment in Key Emerging Markets
12 pages | © May 2011 IFC | Complimentary
IFC's Advisory Services team seeks to influence, support, and enable capital allocation and portfolio management processes, using IFC's own investment practices as a model.
Publish Date: 5/2/11
Publish Date: 5/2/11
Sustainability Case Study: Cogitel (Tunisia)
4 pages | © May 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This case study showcases TunInvest, an IFC client, and its investee company, Cogitel, a Tunisian company that provides flexible packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry. Via efforts such as reduced energy consumption and waste generation, Cogitel has demonstrated financial returns and increased efficiency.
Publish Date: 5/1/11
Publish Date: 5/1/11
Climate Risk and Business: Manufacturing (Pulp and Paper)
88 pages | © April 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This study assesses climate-related risks for Bulleh Shah Paper Mills (BSPM) in Kasur, Pakistan.
Publish Date: 4/1/11
Publish Date: 4/1/11
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