Access to quality healthcare and education is essential for economic growth, but many governments face resource constraints and competing priorities.
In healthcare, rural areas often lack infrastructure and staff, while urban systems struggle to keep pace with growing populations and shifting health needs. Chronic diseases are on the rise, with over 80% of related deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Education systems face similar challenges—insufficient facilities, uneven quality, and gaps in access, particularly in underserved communities.
To address these critical needs, governments must explore all options. IFC supports governments in developing sustainable, bankable healthcare (laboratories/diagnostic facilities and hospitals) and education (schools) projects through expertly structured public-private partnerships (PPPs)
