IFC Helps Ukraine's Banks Support Farming
In Ukraine, IFC's ability to work with stakeholders in the agribusiness supply chain is helping improve risk management and enabling farmers to access financing. more...

The Future of Asia's Emerging Markets
Executive Vice President Lars Thunell kicked off a visit to China with an event in Hong Kong to mark IFC's 50th Anniversary and discuss the future of Asian markets. more...

Driving the “Engine of Growth” in IFC’s Client Countries
IFC and the World Bank convened nearly 1,000 participants for the recent Private Sector Development Forum. more...

IFC Supports Small Loans to Women
Through its creative structures, IFC is reaching entrepreneurs in segments traditionally excluded from the formal economy, including women and indigenous groups. more...

India’s Minister of Power Visits IFC for Signing of Rural Electrification Pilot
The project will offer advisory services to the Indian government to design, implement, and scale up public-private participation in rural electrification. more...

Factory Jobs: Lifeline for the Future
The garment industry employs 2.5 million people in Bangladesh. Most are poor women who travel into Dhaka from remote villages, finding relatively good-paying jobs that point the way ... more...