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Agriculture is still the single most important economic sector and source of employment in emerging markets. Seventy percent of the world's poor live in rural areas. IFC has made agribusiness a priority because of its potential for broad development impact and especially strong role in poverty reduction.

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Chicken Watts
Live stock production contributes around 18% of the world’s GHGs emissions, with a large portion coming from methane in animal waste. Some of IFC’s agribusiness clients see it as a reliable source of renewable energy and a good business. It is good for the planet too.
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Sandora: Supply Chain Development in Ukraine
IFC’s partnership with Sandora, a rising Ukrainian agribusiness company, shows how much a combination of investment and technical assistance can do to build a local firm’s competitiveness and development impact.
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A Premium Blend: Better Coffee, Bigger Incomes
Thousands of small-scale coffee farmers in Central America’s poorest countries are making more money through sustainable agricultural practices developed with IFC’s financing and business advice.
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PRESS RELEASES
03 Feb 2010

IFC Helps Second Private Seed Company in Bangladesh Improve Services to Farmers

29 Jan 2010

IFC Identifies Areas for Improvement to Advance Food Safety in Georgia

26 Jan 2010

IFC Improves Livelihoods of Over 5,800 Women and Their Families in Tajikistan

26 Jan 2010

IFC улучшила уровень жизни более 5,800 женщин и их семей в Республике Таджикистан

13 Jan 2010

IFC to Assist Private Seed Companies in Bangladesh to Better Serve Farmers