IFC and Corporate Governance

IFC Understands East Asian Business
IFC's lengthy experience and knowledge of business cultures in East Asia makes the region a focal point of a global effort to help clients improve corporate governance. East Asia has a wide variety of countries and types of companies. IFC responds by tailoring its methods to the unique needs of each client, whether privately owned or publicly listed.

Corporate Governance Adds Value for IFC Clients
Good corporate governance practices are essential for modern, well-managed corporations. Many East Asian enterprises are at a stage in their corporate life where improving transparency, professionalizing board practices, and reinforcing shareholder rights have become especially important. IFC's corporate governance work with East Asian clients focuses on:

• Helping banks and other financial institutions
• Preparing for domestic and international listings
• Developing local securities markets
• Realizing the potential of family ownership

Regional Corporate Governance Leadership
IFC participates in several initiatives to promote corporate governance reforms. Among them, IFC is a member of the Asia Corporate Governance Roundtable, a joint effort with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, and the Global Corporate Governance Forum. The Roundtable brings together business leaders, investors, government officials, professionals, and corporate governance advocates to develop a public and private sector reform agenda. IFC has recently organized governance events in China and Vietnam.

How Can Your Company Work with IFC on Improving Corporate Governance?
The list of IFC's corporate governance clients in East Asia is growing. IFC works with clients to improve their governance and helps them communicate the quality of their governance within their home market, across the region, and around the globe. For further information, please contact one of our representative offices and visit IFC world wide corporate governance web site.