Independent Evaluation of IFC's Development Results 2009
This annual report reviews IFC's effectiveness in supporting private sector development and provides a first global review of IFC's advisory services. more...

New Web Site on Technology Transfer
This site provides a forum for discussing technology transfer development of research institutions and presents key findings on technology commercialization in emerging markets. more...

Global Investment Promotion Benchmarking 2009
Over 70% of investment opportunities are being missed according to this report on the effectiveness of government agencies in facilitating foreign investment projects. more...

Energy Efficiency in Belarus
Leading Belarusian companies have the ability to reduce their energy costs significantly, which could increase their global competitiveness, according to this IFC report. more...

New Industries from New Places
This book offers lessons for countries hoping to emulate China's and India's success in developing globally competitive new industries in spite of investment-climate deficiencies. more...

Lessons from Past Financial Crises
This report on World Bank Group interventions in past episodes is relevant in helping the Bank Group and countries confront the most severe global financial crisis in recent decades. more...