About Us

The International Finance Corporation promotes private sector development through its investment, technical assistance and advisory work. Strengthening IFC's ability to offer integrated investment and advisory services to its clients is a corporate priority. The Department of Partnerships and Advisory Services Operations (PASO) focuses on the critical central office functions of IFC's Advisory Services Business as well as on building partnerships.

The Department’s main functions include:

Portfolio Management: We develop and implement standardized Advisory Services project management processes and tools, as well as, regularly report on characteristics and trends within the AS portfolio.

Results Measurement: We coordinate evaluation efforts for advisory services across IFC. Supported by a global network of monitoring and evaluation officers in its regional facilities, other donor funded operations, and departments engaged in advisory work, we coordinate evaluation efforts for advisory services across IFC.

Donor Relationships: We coordinate donor relationships and foster partnership development. coordinate communication with donors and help align donor and IFC strategies. We manage donor trust funds that provide support for a broad range of private sector oriented advisory services in countries with developing and transitional economies. We also work with foundations to broaden and deepen relationships with the philanthropic community and to help strengthen its capacity to work with these important development partners.

Knowledge Management and Learning Programs: We provide training in Advisory Services and support in multiple knowledge management initiatives including communications, websites and content dissemination.