International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Overview

IFC a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group. It is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. IFC is the only global multilateral source of debt and equity financing for private enterprise in developing countries. It is headquartered in Washington DC with over 102 offices worldwide in 92 countries

IFC utilizes and leverages products and services as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group to provide development solutions customized to meet clients’ needs. By applying financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking IFC helps their partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges.

Category:
Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
Sectors of Interest:
Agriculture, Climate Change and Global Warming, Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Education, Entrepreneurship, Health, Human Rights, Industry, Information Communication and Technology, Infrastructure, Trade, Urban & Rural Development, Water and Wastewater, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
Subsectors of Interest:
Employment and jobs creation, Economic and social empowerment, Business and investment support, Municipal services and local development, Participatory planning, Women equity and equality, Social and Economic Empowerment, Agribusiness and agroindustry , ICT for Development, Basic life skills for youth and adults, Higher Education, Medical services, Workforce development, Training for employment, Private sector competitiveness, Labour Intensive projects, Public Private Partnership, Entrepreneurial training , Agricultural education and training , Scholarships, Technological research and development, E-learning, Economic reform, Information, Communication and Technology, Smart, sustainable and inclusive cities, Combating discrimination , Economic empowerment , Schools construction
Country of Coverage:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Headquarters:
United States