Who We Are
Who We Are

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. By encouraging growth, IFC advances economic development, creates jobs and improves the lives of people.
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What We Do
What We Do

IFC advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by investing in impactful projects, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise.
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Climate Business

Fragile & Conflict Afflicted Situations

Gender

Mobilizing Private Capital

Sustainability
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Agribusiness & Forestry

Creative Industries

Education

Financial Institutions

Funds

Health

Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Public-Private Partnerships

Tourism, Retail & Property

Trade & Supply Chain Finance

Venture Capital

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Where We Work
Where We Work

As the largest global development institution focused on the private sector, IFC operates in more than 100 countries around the globe. We apply lessons learned in one region to solve problems in another.
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East Asia & Pacific

Europe

Latin America & the Caribbean

Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

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Africa
Our Impact
Our Impact

Our impact improves lives. IFC brings a clear set of advantages to the world’s most challenging markets. Including a history of innovation, a global mandate, and a determination to achieve measurable development impact.
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PRINCIPLES & MEASUREMENT

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Owned by 186 member countries and consistently rated AAA/Aaa. IFC aims to achieve our mission of promoting development by providing debt and equity to the private sector, through a range of benchmark and bespoke products.

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Infrastructure

Sustainable infrastructure is critical for addressing developmental challenges in emerging markets. IFC offers long-term financing and industry-leading expertise and works closely with the private sector and development partners to advance innovative solutions for infrastructure projects that deliver impact —connecting people to basic services, creating jobs, and improving lives.

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IFC works to uplift people and create a world free of poverty on a livable planet through sustainable infrastructure. We focus on expanding access to clean water and sanitation; connecting communities; ensuring affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all; enabling digital services; creating equitable job opportunities; advancing gender equality; and fostering the development of green and resilient infrastructure in emerging markets. We offer a solutions suite that includes innovative financial instruments such as sustainability-linked, green, and blue bonds and loans. Learn more about IFC's work across infrastructure sectors and Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory.

IFC Impact

180 K

Jobs supported
49 M

People supplied with power
63 M

Customers connected to the Internet
26 M

Airport passengers reached

At a Glance

In FY24, IFC invested $8.9 billion in infrastructure projects, including $3.6 billion from IFC’s own account and $5.3 billion in total mobilization. We work across several key infrastructure sectors.

Areas of Focus

Sustainable infrastructure is critical for addressing developmental challenges in emerging markets.

Energy

IFC supports the expansion of proven clean energy solutions and finances electricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects across a range of technologies, with an emphasis on low-cost renewable energy.

Telecoms, Media & Technology

IFC is a telecom, media, and technology sector leader across emerging markets. We build critical infrastructure, finance companies, and help close the digital divide.

Transportation

IFC investments are modernizing ports, airports, roads, railways, shipping, logistics, and other transportation infrastructure that can bolster international trade, create jobs, and reduce urban congestion.

Metals and Mining

IFC has decades of experience in mining, providing finance and sustainable business solutions, including environmental and social risk mitigation, advice on community engagement, and implementation of shared-use infrastructure.

Waste Management and Circularity

IFC is a leading investor in the waste management sector. With extensive experience across the entire waste management value chain, IFC provides solutions in waste collection and transfer, material and energy recovery from waste, and dumpsite and landfill remediation, among other waste management solutions.

Water

IFC is a leading investor in the water sector, with extensive experience in preparing, structuring, and financing complex projects in emerging markets. IFC works with clients to build innovative, market-oriented, and long-term solutions to water infrastructure challenges.

Cities

IFC develops long-term partnerships through direct engagement with subnational governments and their entities, as well as private-sector solution providers. We mobilize commercial financing for sustainable urban infrastructure projects, connects cities with capital markets, and helps diversify their sources for financing.

Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory

The IFC Sustainable Infrastructure (SI) Advisory team helps companies build their climate and social inclusion capabilities to strengthen their environmental, social, and governance credibility. Through strategic partnerships, we support companies with offerings that include diagnostics, analysis, and advice on strategy and implementation.