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.
The new scorecard provides an overarching view of the results indicators of the four institutions that make up the World Bank Group, IDA, IBRD, IFC and MIGA. The scorecard tracks progress toward the Group's broader vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
The new Gender Strategy for 2024-2030 commits to building the foundational well-being of women, expanding economic opportunities, and engaging women as leaders—pillars that will help accelerate gender equality to end poverty on a livable planet.
Celebrated for her award-winning books and impactful talks, in this episode Chimamanda and host Makhtar Diop delve into gender dynamics in African societies, the influence of colonial histories on women's narratives, and the crucial work of reframing African stories.
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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