The combination of IFC and the World Bank has much to offer Grassroots Business Organizations (GBOs) that are looking to expand their impact.

IFC	World Bank
Commercial and in-depth business cultures Global and local partnerships and contacts with business community	Credibility & convening power with governments and developing community Strong local presence and relationships

Experience in working with SMEs, financial and non-financial intermediaries, and technical assistance providers

This combination of experience and contacts brings both business discipline and development orientation to GBOs. In particular, the GBI often helps GBOs to move from a ‘donor dependent’ approach to a more commercial model of operation, a shift that carries with it a number of benefits: