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Greening Banks: Highlights of 2012 International Green Credit Forum
33 pages| © April 2013 IFC | Complimentary
The report captures the discussions among banking regulators and executives at the first International Green Credit Forum hosted by IFC and the China Banking Regulatory Commission in Beijing in May 2012. It also covers emerging market regulatory initiatives, China’s Green Credit Policy and international Equator Banks’ experiences.
Publish Date: 4/24/13
Fostering Women’s Economic Empowerment Through Special Economic Zones
240 pages | © July 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This global report examines the opportunity for special economic zones to promote women’s economic empowerment and boost zone and enterprise competitiveness in developing countries. The research covers Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, Jordan, Kenya, and the Philippines.
Publish Date: 7/16/12
64 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This is the first study to explore the reasons why banks in emerging markets are increasingly providing non-financial services to their SME clients and consists of an overview followed by case studies of three banks.
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Telling Our Story: Climate Change - Private Sector Solutions
42 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Climate change is one of the biggest issues in development today. While public policy is key, the private sector must also play a leading role. IFC can help business not just meet the challenge but build opportunity by widening and deepening access to technologies and helping support good governance, policy reform, and innovation.
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Publish Date: 6/1/12
From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access
172 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This report breaks new ground by estimating that there is a $37 billion market opportunity for improved energy services at the base of the pyramid.
Publish Date: 5/24/12
Publish Date: 5/24/12
120 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This report provides an overview of the off-grid lighting market in seven nations across southern Asia – India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines.
Publish Date: 5/24/12
Publish Date: 5/24/12
Día de Iberoamérica - Conferencia IAIA 2011 (Spanish only)
55 pages | © May 2012 IDB, IFC, World Bank | Complimentary
El Día de Iberoamérica (DIA) tuvo lugar el 30 de mayo de 2011, durante la Conferencia IAIA '11 en Puebla, México. El DIA contó con la presencia de alrededor de doscientos participantes de más de once países latinoamericanos, así como también de participantes y presentadores de España y Portugal.
Publish Date: 5/1/12
Publish Date: 5/1/12
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
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
Climate Finance: Engaging the Private Sector
28 pages | © November 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This report was prepared at the request of G20 Finance Ministers and provides an overview of climate-related activities, clarifies the terminology, and discusses the sources of finance and public support.
Publish Date: 11/1/11
Publish Date: 11/1/11
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
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
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
Assessing Emerging Markets Sustainability Indices
56 pages | © July 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: 7/1/11
Publish Date: 7/1/11
Renewable Energy Policy in Russia: Waking the Green Giant
75 pages | © July 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This green paper examines the different elements that must be taken into account when fine-tuning the renewable energy policy in Russia by looking at the place of renewable energy on the broader national policy agenda and in the energy sector. It considers questions such as why should Russia support investment in renewable energy and how might these investment be facilitated.
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
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
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
Climate Risk and Business: Ports
190 pages | © April 2011 IFC | Complimentary
This study assesses risks and opportunities for ports in general, and specifically for IFC's client, Terminal Marítimo Muelles el Bosque (MEB), in Cartagena, Colombia.
Publish Date: 4/1/11
Publish Date: 4/1/11
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88 pages | © May 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Produced by Vital Voices Global Partnership in cooperation with IFC and the MENA Businesswomen’s Network, this report surveyed 431 women business owners across 8 economies in the Middle East and North Africa to understand their needs, the critical obstacles they face in accessing finance, and identify real solutions to increase the economic contributions of women-owned SMEs.
Publish Date: 5/9/13
Greening Banks: Highlights of 2012 International Green Credit Forum
33 pages| © April 2013 IFC | Complimentary
The report captures the discussions among banking regulators and executives at the first International Green Credit Forum hosted by IFC and the China Banking Regulatory Commission in Beijing in May 2012. It also covers emerging market regulatory initiatives, China’s Green Credit Policy and international Equator Banks’ experiences.
Publish Date: 4/24/13
Lessons of Experience No. 3 - Peru LNG: A Focus on Continuous Improvement
40 pages | © March 2013 IFC | Complimentary
This publication highlights the lessons of experience from the IFC-PERU Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) project. A focus on continuous improvement and adaptive management throughout the project, and an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and participatory monitoring are among lessons that are useful across sectors.
Publish Date: 4/24/13
Publish Date: 4/24/13
Sustainability Reporting Handbook for Vietnamese Companies
50 pages | © February 2013 IFC | Complimentary
The Handbook on Sustainability Reporting - a guide for listed companies in Vietnam, was produced by IFC in collaboration with the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), the Vietnamese stock exchanges, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).The publication helps companies understand, manage and disclose their environmental and social performance, and take first steps towards meeting their sustainable development goals.
Publish Date: 2/28/13
Existing and Potential Technologies for Carbon Emissions Reductions in the Indian Cement Industry
90 pages | © February 2013 IFC | Complimentary
The publication includes a set of technical papers developed under the Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for Indian Cement Industry project, which is implemented with support from IFC. The content of the report falls under five categories : co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials, improved thermal and electrical efficiency, clinker substitution, waste heat recovery and newer technologies such as nanotechnology.
Publish Date: 2/28/13
IFC's Sustainability Framework: From Policy Update to Implementation
40 pages | © December 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This publication summarizes key aspects of IFC's updated Sustainability Framework (2012), and highlights environmental and social issues of current and emerging importance for business, including climate change, business and human rights, supply chain management, gender issues, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous Peoples, and biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Publish Date: 12/21/12
Publish Date: 12/21/12
IFC Advisory Services in Sustainable Business: 2012 Annual Review
140 pages | © November 2012 IFC | Complimentary
The 2012 Review of IFC's Advisory Services in Sustainable Business highlights the results of IFC's work to promote good corporate governance and strategic community investments; advance women entrepreneurs, small scale farms and firms; and engage the private sector in climate change solutions.
Publish Date: 11/19/12
Publish Date: 11/19/12
Performance Standards Objectives (flyer)
2 pages| © November 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Publish Date: 11/7/12
Who's Running the Company: A Guide to Reporting on Corporate Governance
76 pages | © October 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Media guide aims at helping business journalists report on corporate governance and raise public awareness of the impact it has on businesses, shareholders, and the broader community of stakeholders.
Publish Date: 10/26/12
Publish Date: 10/26/12
Gobierno Corporativo en Latinoamerica 2010-2011 [PDF]
72 pages | © October 2011 IFC | Complimentary
En los últimos años, las buenas prácticas de gobierno corporativo han sido un tema de gran interés para varias compañías y organizaciones del mundo entero, y América Latina no ha sido la excepción.
Publish Date: 10/1/12
Publish Date: 10/1/12
Risk Taking: A Corporate Governance Perspective [PDF]
60 pages | © August 2012 IFC | Complimentary
As part of IFC's response to the financial crisis of 2008, IFC launched a risk governance program intended to enhance the capability of boards of directors in emerging markets for improved risk management oversight. This publication is a compendium of teaching materials prepared for these workshops conducted in 20 developing countries during 2010–2012.
Publish Date: 8/3/12
Publish Date: 8/3/12
The Business Case for Sustainability (brochure)
8 pages | © July 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This brochure pulls together a variety of references to make the business case for sustainability, using IFC client examples.
Publish Date: 7/25/12
Publish Date: 7/25/12
Fostering Women’s Economic Empowerment Through Special Economic Zones - The Case of Bangladesh
72 pages | © July 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This study examines the role export processing zones (EPZs) can play in Bangladesh to to promote women’s economic participation as a way to boost trade-zone competitiveness and generate sustainable jobs.
Publish Date: 7/16/12
Publish Date: 7/16/12
Fostering Women’s Economic Empowerment Through Special Economic Zones
240 pages | © July 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This global report examines the opportunity for special economic zones to promote women’s economic empowerment and boost zone and enterprise competitiveness in developing countries. The research covers Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, Jordan, Kenya, and the Philippines.
Publish Date: 7/16/12
Municipal Solid Waste Management: Opportunities for Russia - Summary of Key Findings
24 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management system is one of the key components of a country’s overall environmental and resource efficiency framework. Inefficient MSW treatment in Russia today is causing negative environmental impact, and results in suboptimal use of raw materials and energy.
Publish Date: 6/28/12
Publish Date: 6/28/12
MoneyMoves: How Private Sector Finance Can Work for a Sustainable Future
64 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
IFC invited 15 extraordinary business leaders in environmental and social sustainability to identify challenges in the "green" growth path. They share what they do to address them as well as what they think governments and regulators should do.
Publish Date: 6/22/12
64 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This is the first study to explore the reasons why banks in emerging markets are increasingly providing non-financial services to their SME clients and consists of an overview followed by case studies of three banks.
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Telling Our Story: Climate Change - Private Sector Solutions
42 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Climate change is one of the biggest issues in development today. While public policy is key, the private sector must also play a leading role. IFC can help business not just meet the challenge but build opportunity by widening and deepening access to technologies and helping support good governance, policy reform, and innovation.
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Corporate Governance in Swenglish [PDF]
40 pages | © June 2010 IFC | Complimentary
Adaptation of the Forum's Board Leadership training materials and Swedish CG cases, produced by the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance.
Publish Date: 6/1/12
Publish Date: 6/1/12
From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access
172 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
This report breaks new ground by estimating that there is a $37 billion market opportunity for improved energy services at the base of the pyramid.
Publish Date: 5/24/12
Publish Date: 5/24/12
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