IFC advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges. We achieve this by investing in impactful projects, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise. In doing so, we create jobs and raise living standards, especially for the poor and vulnerable.
Battered by conflict and dogged by instability, fragile places typically suffer from high unemployment, failing infrastructure, and economic uncertainty which frequently drives displacement and creates a landscape of overlapping and mutually reinforcing risk. IFC engages with the private sector in such situations to support countries’ transition out of fragility and conflict and help mitigate spillovers.
By leveraging private sector investments, IFC helps improve lives, drive economic growth, and support businesses in navigating global challenges.
By introducing businesses to new sources of capital and innovative financial structures, IFC helps clients improve their financial strategies and operational efficiencies.
IFC plays a catalytic role by mobilizing additional funding through parallel loans, loan participations, credit guarantees, securitizations, loan sales, risk-sharing facilities, and fund investments.
IFC provides loans, equity investments, trade and commodity finance, derivatives, structured finance, and blended finance solutions to help businesses manage risk and access capital markets.
IFC offers investment, advisory, and asset management services that can be customized to meet clients’ specific needs.
