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.
Thanks to a fast-growing electric motorbike start-up in Kigali, e-motorbikes are now cutting emissions and helping drivers, particularly young people, save money and fuel a greener future.
Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is still nascent but stands out as one of the fastest-growing worldwide. African startups that incorporate disruptive technologies into their offering tend to be more successful and receive more funding than their peers.
This report underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance. Drawing from interviews across Africa and Latin America, it explores the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and proposes solutions.
The International Development Association (IDA) Private Sector Window leverages minimal public funds to enable substantial private investment in the world's poorest and most fragile countries, catalyzing growth and jobs where they are needed most.
A strong and engaged private sector is indispensible to ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. That's where IFC comes in - we have more than 60 years experience in unlocking private investment, creating markets and opportunities where they are needed most.
We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges.
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.
We leverage the power of the private sector and share expertise to transform ideas into investments for green growth, inclusive jobs and impactful projects.
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IFC’s impact spans more than 100 nations. We empower entrepreneurs all over the world, turning bold ideas into engines of inclusive growth creating millions of jobs, uplifting lives, and transforming communities.