Sector

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is essential for driving economic growth, creating jobs, and improving livelihoods by connecting people to basic services, such as digital platforms, affordable energy, efficient transportation, clean water, and sustainable waste management. IFC is at the forefront of private sector-focused development, driving investments in sustainable infrastructure across emerging markets. 

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Infrastructure development is the initial step of the World Bank Group’s approach to private sector development and job creation. As one of the sectors that can generate jobs at scale, investments in infrastructure not only create direct jobs but also catalyze broader employment across other industries. 

Working closely with the private sector, IFC helps advance innovative financing solutions for infrastructure projects, investing in areas such as cities, energy, digital connectivity, water, waste management, metals and mining, and transportation. 

We deliver private sector end-to-end solutions—combining direct financing, innovative blended finance, and risk-mitigation instruments with deep advisory expertise to structure bankable projects. Our investments in infrastructure—alongside billions mobilized from other investors—are building the foundation for job creation and economic growth. 

IFC Impact in 2024

  • 308.3K 80.9K jobs for women supported
  • 68.1M People supplied with power
  • 334.6 Mm3 Sewage and wastewater treated
  • 418.3M Airport passengers reached

At a Glance

In FY25, we invested $9.5 billion in infrastructure projects, including $3.2 billion of IFC’s own account and $6.3 billion of total mobilization.  In the last decade, IFC has invested over $62 billion across infrastructure and energy in emerging markets. 

Areas of Focus

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

Energy

IFC has decades of experience in financing, structuring, and leading complex energy transactions in emerging markets.  We are a leading financier of low-cost energy sources, including renewables.  We finance transmission and distribution networks that strengthen the grid and help integrate renewables.

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.

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