IFC, the largest multilateral investor in the private education sector in emerging markets, hosted a major international conference at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 14-16, 2008, that brought together investors, specialists, financiers, and other observers to explore the future of private education and discuss key business opportunities. The past five years have seen a considerable increase in the recognition of the significant contribution that private education can bring to emerging market countries. Many governments are actively encouraging private sector growth in education while remaining aware of the need to ensure that such provision meets appropriate standards and benchmarks.

For more information, please contact:

Ludi Joseph
ljoseph@ifc.org
Tel. 1-202-473-7700

Pre-Conference Materials:

Agenda

Background

Press Release

Brochure

Intranet Article

Website Article

Post-Conference Materials:

Fact Sheet - Private Education Growing Rapidly, says IFC

Photo Gallery

Speaker Bios

Presentations

Press Coverage:

IFC plans private education strategy http://www.universityworldnews.com (reproduced with permission)

Massive growth in private tertiary sector http://www.universityworldnews.com (reproduced with permission)