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IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. By encouraging growth, IFC advances economic development, creates jobs and improves the lives of people.
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IFC advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by investing in impactful projects, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise.
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As the largest global development institution focused on the private sector, IFC operates in more than 100 countries around the globe. We apply lessons learned in one region to solve problems in another.
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Our impact improves lives. IFC brings a clear set of advantages to the world’s most challenging markets. Including a history of innovation, a global mandate, and a determination to achieve measurable development impact.
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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.

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Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for November 2021

November 23, 2021

Ecology energy solution. Power to gas concept. Hydrogen energy storage with renewable energy sources - photovoltaic and wind turbine power plant in a fresh nature. 3d rendering.

IFC Senior Vice President Stephanie von Friedeburg explains how COP26 impacts IFC's future strategy. Rivian IPO sparks huge interest, and billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates go nuclear.

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Sustainability Trends:
Top 3 Picks for November 2021

IFC Senior Vice President, Operation, Stephanie von Friedeburg explains how COP26 impacts IFC's future strategy. Rivian IPO sparks huge interest, and billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates go nuclear.

All that, plus two listener questions with a Latin American flavor...

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