IFC is a leading investor in the water sector, with extensive experience in preparing, structuring, and financing complex projects in emerging markets.
Since 1994, IFC has committed and mobilized more than $3 billion in water projects around the world. We provide investment and advisory services, partnering with public and private sector stakeholders to support the development of water and wastewater infrastructure.
IFC’s products and services include a variety of financing options, along with expert advice to meet client and project needs. We provide and mobilize tailor-made financing options and advisory services to cities and utilities. We also provide public-private partnerships (PPPs) advisory and project development advisory to address market gaps and client issues that prevent project launch.
Drawing from in-house expertise, we offer guidance on engineering, social and environmental standards, risk management, and other critical issues throughout the project cycle. We bring additional value with our extensive knowledge of local markets, innovative technologies, and a successful track record of undertaking regulatory and market reforms.
IFC Water Video
Videos
Cleaning Up a River, Reviving Dreams
Residents in Vila das Pratas, used to suffer from open sewage. Through an investment of more than $330 million, the Novo Rio Pinheiros program cleaned up the Pinheiros River and installed 280-kilometer of sewage network.
Addressing Water Sector’s Challenges to Tackle Climate Change (U4C)
Water and climate are interlinked. This video describes how IFC is working with Sabesp, one of the largest water and sanitation companies in the world, to address the water sector’s challenges to tackle climate change.
Webinars and Events
- WATCH REPLAY
IFC | COP27
Scaling Up Desalination and Water Reuse in Africa and Emerging Countries - WATCH REPLAY
IFC | COP27
Blue Finance – Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy - WATCH REPLAY
GI Hub - IFC Joint Webinar
Green recovery for cities: What role can the private sector play? - WATCH REPLAY
IFC Sustainability Exchange 2021
Water Utilities: Transforming Operations to Adapt to Climate Challenges - WATCH VIDEO
IFC Sustainability Exchange 2021
CEOs of Suez and Corsan Talk about Water Innovation