2009 IFC Annual Report: Creating Opportunity Where It's Needed Most

September 23, 2009—In Bangladesh, Nasima Khatun got a better-paying job that allowed her to move her family from a temporary dwelling into a brick house. In Zambia, Wisdom Mababe was able to double crop production. In Brazil, Sonia Camargo got the higher education she needed to advance her career.

In a time of crisis across the globe, IFC acted swiftly to create opportunity where it was needed most, working with the private sector to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Their story—of overcoming adversity in extraordinary times—is also our story, and it is told in vivid terms in IFC's 2009 Annual Report, which is being launched today.


The report incorporates a strong thematic, visual, and story-telling approach to describing our activities and results. It provides a comprehensive picture of what IFC does and how we are performing in key areas, including development effectiveness and financial results.

For the first time, the report is available in a special interactive magazine format that allows readers to flip pages, zoom in on photographs, search keywords, and choose sections to share with others—either by e-mail or through social networks.

The Annual Report shows that at a time when private capital flows to emerging markets dropped in half, IFC investments held up well at $14.5 billion in FY09, compared with the record $16.2 billion in FY08.

Our development impact also was strong. IFC clients provided 2.1 million jobs, served 5.5 million patients, and helped educate 1.2 million students during calendar year 2008. They also provided 9.8 million loans totaling nearly $100 billion to micro, small, and medium enterprises.

To access the full report, visit www.ifc.org/annualreport.

For more information contact:
Joe Rebello
Chief Editor
Phone: (202) 458-8051
E-mail: jrebello@ifc.org