Publications

May 25, 2023

Promoting Interoperability Across Environmental and Social Risk Management Frameworks

This research report, conducted in partnership between IFC and the Equator Principles Association, explores linkages and provides practical comparisons between the European Union Taxonomy’s do no significant harm and minimum safeguards requirements, and the IFC Performance Standards and World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines.

121 pages | © May 2023 IFC | Complimentary

Apr 26, 2023

Creating Markets in Togo: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

This report takes an in-depth look at private sector challenges and opportunities in Togo. It identifies areas for reform and sectors with the greatest potential to advance Togo’s private sector–led development, in alignment with the country's National Development Plan (NDP 2018–2022)

English, French | 2023 IFC

Mar 10, 2023

IFC Ebuses Toolkit

IFC Electric Bus Toolkit: Accelerating Electric Bus Adoption

English | 4 pages | IFC 2023

Feb 24, 2023

Sector Overview | Global Infrastructure

Emerging markets face massive infrastructure gaps. Building smart and sustainable infrastructure helps improve economic efficiency and increase climate resilience. It also supports inclusive and sustainable growth, creates jobs, and improves lives by connecting people to basic services such as digital access, power, and clean water. IFC offers long-term financing, sustainabilitylinked financing, and industry-leading expertise, partnering with the private sector to develop infrastructure projects that provide essential services while ensuring that social and environmental standards are met.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2023

Feb 23, 2023

Sector Overview | Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory

Across the infrastructure sector, companies are facing increasing demands for corporate transparency and stakeholder engagement. Institutional investors and shareholders are aware of the connection between stronger environmental, social, and governance standards and reduced project risks. Leading companies are exploring new ways to ensure that local communities share in the benefits of their projects. Many companies also ensure that operations remain sustainable for the long term.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2023

Feb 16, 2023

Infrastructure Sectors Overview

Infrastructure Sectors Overview

English | 2022 IFC

Feb 14, 2023

Creating Markets in Moldova: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Moldova Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.

English | 225 pages | 2023 IFC

Feb 14, 2023

Sector Overview | Telecoms, Media & Technology

Digital connectivity is the foundation of a flourishing economy and an informed society. It is essential for the running of e-government and other critical services including education, health, and finance. Digital infrastructure is also key to a green and climate-resilient global economy, enabling the development of smart, sustainable cities and energy grids that deliver clean and reliable power, among other components of a low-carbon future.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2023

Feb 13, 2023

Sector Overview | Waste Management

Two billion people worldwide lack access to basic municipal solid waste collection services. More than 90 percent of waste in low-income countries continues to be burned or openly dumped. Society’s most vulnerable are paying a high price: injury, illness, and loss of life from working in unsafe waste-picking conditions. The environment is also paying a high price, with our oceans choking on plastic waste, valuable land being contaminated by uncontrolled leachate, and methane emissions from landfills and dumpsites leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2023

Feb 7, 2023

Want More Investment in African Infrastructure? Think Better Quality Institutions

An IFC study finds that improvements in governance and regulatory quality could boost private investment in African infrastructure by up to 0.8% of GDP over 4 years.

Jan 23, 2023

Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Energia del Pacifico, Infrastructure, El Salvador

In a country with a high prevalence of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Harassment (GBVH) (estimated to cost the GDP 3.9% (2019), Energia del Pacifico (EDP) recognized the need to go beyond minimum environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements to boost its ESG performance and manage GBV risks.

13 pages | © January 2023 | Complimentary

Jan 5, 2023

Sector Overview | Energy

Energy access drives inclusive growth, creates jobs and strengthens economies. IFC helps bridge the development divide in emerging markets by financing power generation, transmission and distribution projects. IFC’s investment and advisory work takes place across a range of technologies, with an emphasis on low-cost renewable energy.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2023

Dec 13, 2022

Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management of Renewable Energy Development in the Sekong River Basin, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management of Renewable Energy Development in the Sekong River Basin, Lao People’s Democratic Republic aims to support decision making for sustainable development of renewable energy resources.

225 pages | © December 2022 IFC | Complimentary

Dec 7, 2022

Creating Markets in Cameroon: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Cameroon Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC and World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, and policy recommendations.

English - 136 pages, Français - 150 pages | 2022 IFC

Dec 6, 2022

Powered by Women Nepal Progress Update (December 2020 - March 2022)

This is an update from 19 hydropower companies who have signed up to IFC’s Powered by Women Nepal initiative to promote gender equality and diversity at the workplace.

8 pages | © December 2022 IFC | Complimentary

Apr 28, 2022

Creating Markets in Mali: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Mali Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of investment opportunities and policy recommendations for private sector development.

English - 130 pages | French - 150 pages | 2022 IFC

Mar 11, 2022

Brochure | Scaling ReWater

Scaling ReWater is a World Bank Group initiative to scale-up sustainable wastewater treatment and water reuse infrastructure in emerging economies through unlocking public and private finance using blended financing models.

Mar 11, 2022

Circularity Plus: Accelerating Waste-to-Value Solutions

The IFC Circularity Plus platform is designed to assist companies and select municipal utilities with investment and advisory solutions that accelerate the waste-to-value approach.

Mar 11, 2022

Creating Markets in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC and World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, and policy recommendations.

English - 112 pages | French - 126 pages | 2022 IFC

Feb 25, 2022

Brochure | Sustainability-linked Finance

Sustainability-linked finance (SLF) is a powerful tool for mobilizing capital as the world moves towards a greener global future. SLF incentivizes companies to pursue ambitious, long-term environmental and social goals, and its use can help countries achieve the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Companies in nearly all industries and locations can make use of sustainability-linked finance.

Feb 17, 2022

Creating Markets in Uganda: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Uganda Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.

English | 95 pages | 2022 IFC

Jan 14, 2022

Sector Overview | Transport

Investing in ports, airports, roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure bolsters international trade, creates jobs, and reduces urban congestion. Through more efficient, safe and affordable movement of people and goods, transportation fosters both economic growth and sustainable development.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2022

Jan 14, 2022

Sector Overview | Metals and Mining

Metals and minerals underpin the devices, vehicles, and infrastructure that link the world, connect the unconnected, and bridge the digital divide. They are necessary ingredients for a low-carbon future and foundational to the goal of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable growth. In many resource-rich developing countries, mining is a major contributor to GDP, creating jobs, and generating revenue for governments. Sustainable mining also offers the opportunity to bring tangible long-term benefits to the people who live in the surrounding communities.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2022

Jan 14, 2022

Sector Overview | Water

More than a quarter of the world’s population lacks access to safe drinking water. In many countries, the existing water infrastructure provides neither comprehensive sanitation services nor adequate wastewater treatment. With climate change affecting the availability of water and regional ecosystems threatened by polluted wastewater, financing the expansion of water infrastructure is more important than ever.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2023

Jan 14, 2022

Sector Overview | Municipal & Environmental Infrastructure

As cities in emerging economies continue to grow, access to safe water, sustainable waste management and other municipal infrastructure must expand to meet demand. More than 150 million city dwellers lack efficient, affordable connections to water services and 700 million live without adequate sanitation, according to the United Nations. Lack of clean water is a serious public health concern, especially in the wake of the COVD-19 pandemic. Poor sanitation also poses significant environmental challenges. The cost and complexity of addressing these problems is very high. As a result, innovative market-oriented long-term solutions are needed.

English | 2 pages | IFC 2022