Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further inquiries about the Forum, after reviewing the most frequently asked questions below, contact us at cgsecretariat@ifc.org.

What does the Forum do?
What is Corporate Governance?
Why is Corporate Governance important?
When and how was the Forum created?
Is the Forum a membership organization?
Does the Forum support or finance research on corporate governance?
Who can apply for the funding?
What is the role of the Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG)?
Are there any internship opportunities with the Forum?
How do I learn more about the Forum? Can I sign up for the Forum's mailing list to receive updates for upcoming events and publications?

What is the best way to reference the Forum when I need to use its materials for conferences, training, etc.?

We encourage you to use the Forum's logo, name, and the quoted paragraph below, when you need to reference the Forum. We will also appreciate it if you notify us when you plan to do so.

"The Global Corporate Governance Forum was co-founded by the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1999. It is an International Finance Corporation (IFC) multi-donor trust fund facility located in the IFC/World Bank Corporate Governance Department. Through its activities the Forum aims to promote the private sector as an engine of growth, reduce the vulnerability of developing and transition economies to financial crises, and provide incentives for corporations to invest and perform efficiently, in a socially responsible manner. The Forum sponsors regional and local initiatives that address the corporate governance weaknesses of middle- and low-income countries in the context of broader national or regional economic reform programs."