IFC is the world’s largest multilateral investor in private companies in emerging markets.
As part of the World Bank Group, we invest in the private sector in emerging economies to promote growth, reduce poverty, and improve people’s lives. We have been making profitable investments in emerging markets worldwide for nearly half a century, helping thousands of investors and local companies grow ideas into fruitful enterprises.
IFC invests in markets in which other private financiers are unprepared to assume all the risks. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges.
IFC offers a variety of investment products and services that enable its partners to capitalize on emerging opportunities, and we work closely with each client, tailoring our investment strategy to take into account the specifics of a country and sector.
IFC also provides advisory services to companies on strengthening management and production practices, financial planning, corporate governance, and environmental and social best practices. IFC also advises governments on business policy and legislative issues.
