Publications

Jan 27, 2020

Case Study: Indorama Corporation

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has abundant natural resources, especially in oil and gas. These resources, when processed, form petrochemicals that are the building blocks of many consumer and industrial products, such as fertilizers, plastics, rubber, and textiles, among others.

English | 4 pages | December 2020

Nov 20, 2019

Case Study: Levi Strauss & Co.

The textile, apparel, and footwear industry serves as a global engine for growth, generating jobs for more than 60 million people, including many women in emerging markets.

English | 4 pages | November 2019

Nov 9, 2019

Fact Sheet: Why Manufacturing Matters

Manufacturing lies at the core of the global economy. Manufacturers bolster demand for raw materials, energy and technology, and they develop relationships and partnerships with suppliers around the world. Their influence ripples up the value chain, encouraging technological and social changes

English | 2 pages | November 2019

Oct 17, 2019

Creating Markets in South Africa: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

Addressing the constraints for private sector development at national and sectoral levels is a critical element of the Government of South Africa’s plan to scale-up investment over the next five years, and thereby stimulate job creation and promote inclusive growth. The South Africa CPSD contributes to this effort by identifying policy actions and interventions in key sectors of the economy where short-to-medium term reforms could unlock investment and jobs.

English | 146 pages | 2019 IFC

Aug 20, 2018

From the Farm to the Tourist’s Table: A Study of Fresh Produce Demand from Fiji’s Hotels and Resorts

The report sets a baseline, compiles essential information, and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration between entrepreneurs, policymakers, civil society, development agencies, and research institutions in both the sectors. It aims to demonstrate the size of the fresh produce market for Fiji’s hotels and resorts, discuss trends in hotels, and outline recommendations so that the two sectors can work together in the future.

English | 68 pages | 2018 IFC

Apr 17, 2018

Setting a Higher Standard for Sustainability in Pakistan

IFC, US Apparel, and Levi Strauss & Co.: Setting a Higher Standard for Sustainability in Pakistan

Jan 10, 2018

Fact Sheet: Building a Sustainable Textile and Apparel Market in Bangladesh

This fact sheet provides an overview of how IFC's advice and expertise is helping Bangladesh meet the challenges and opportunities facing the textile and apparel industries, which account for 80 percent of the country's export earnings and employ 4.5 million people, mostly women.

Aug 24, 2017

IFC's Engagement in the Apparel and Textile Sectors in Emerging Markets

IFC works with apparel businesses and brands to increase their competitiveness while promoting their performance on sustainability standards. This brochure provides an introduction to IFC's initiatives in the sector, including partnerships, such as the IFC-ILO Better Work partnership; resource efficiency; gender programs; and financial innovations, such as Global Trade Supplier Finance (GTSF).

Aug 1, 2017

Increasing the Use of Alternative Fuels at Cement Plants: International Best Practice

This report, and an accompanying report on thermal and electric energy efficiency, provide a summary of international best practice experience in the cement sector and focus on specific technical measures that could be implemented by cement plants to reduce their operating costs and improve their carbon footprints. The reports provide a plethora of practical information from implemented projects and include detailed technical descriptions, estimates of capital and operating costs, as well as case studies and references from locations where the measures have been implemented. A combination of general and in-depth information will make these reports a helpful read to both management and technical and operating personnel of cement plants as well as to a larger range of stakeholders.

Oct 27, 2016

Unlocking Value: Alternative Fuels For Egypt’s Cement Industry

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Mar 31, 2015

Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) Implementation Handbook - METAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING

The ESMS Implementation Handbook is for firms who wish to implement a management system in line with the requirements of IFC Performance Standard 1. The Handbook and companion publications – ESMS Toolkit and ESMS Self-Assessment and Improvement Guide – are designed to help companies assess and improve their ESMS.

64 pages | © March 2015 IFC | Complimentary

Jun 30, 2014

Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) Implementation Handbook – TEXTILES & APPAREL

The ESMS Implementation Handbook is for firms who wish to implement a management system in line with the requirements of IFC Performance Standard 1. The Handbook and companion publications – ESMS Toolkit and ESMS Self-Assessment and Improvement Guide – are designed to help companies assess and improve their ESMS.

62 pages | © June 2014 IFC | Complimentary

May 1, 2014

Jain Irrigation

Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (JISL) is the largest manufacturer of efficient irrigation systems worldwide and a leading processor of fruits and vegetables. Jain’s micro-irrigation systems (MIS) are more water and energy efficient than flood irrigation and increases quality and quantity of produce that farmers are able to grow. The company ensures its systems are affordable through relationships with banks, who provide credit and channel government subsidies. Through its model, farmers using MIS have increased yields by 60%-130% and raised their gross incomes by $500-$6,000 per year.

Apr 9, 2014

Material Efficiency: Keep Track and Stay in the Black

This case study is based on three existing IFC clients: Carnex - a meat processor in Serbia, Sarten - a metal can and packaging producer in Turkey, and Alutech - an aluminum goods producer in Belarus. The four pager focuses on application of Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA) using ISO 14051 guide. IFC assessed three factories, IFC clients in Europe and Central Asia, to identify the cost of waste in their operations. IFC discovered that the manufacturers where vastly underestimating their waste costs.

4 pages | © April 2014 IFC | Complimentary

Dec 30, 2013

Cellulose-from-straw production opportunities in Ukraine

This report estimates that only 30 percent of the domestic demand for paper and cardboard is satisfied by production in Ukraine. As a result, Ukraine must import about one million tons of paper (newsprint, offset, and coated). The main barrier to boosting domestic production and expanding the product line is a lack of feed stock available needed for the manufacturing process. Straw, now widely used in paper manufacturing globally, is under used in Ukraine.

18 pages | © December 2013 IFC | Complimentary

Dec 11, 2013

OCL India: The Surest Pathway Out of Poverty

Dec 11, 2013

Indonesia's Manufacturing Sector Picks up Pace

Dec 11, 2013

Telling Our Story: Jobs

Dec 6, 2013

Handshake Climate Change

Jun 18, 2013

Bolstering Women’s Economic Empowerment in Latin America

IFC works with Belcorp, a Peruvian door-to-door sales cosmetics company, to expand its business model focusing on women entrepreneurs. The company provides opportunities for self-employment and additional income to over one million women in 16 Latin American countries and generates $1.9 billion in revenues annually.

Region: Latin America & the Caribbean / Strategic Priority: SMEs / Key Topic: Gender

Jun 18, 2013

Improving Competitiveness and Reducing Pollution through Resource Efficiency in Russia

IFC is working with Russia’s industrial sector to increase investments in resource efficiency technologies that reduce both costs and pollution. So far, IFC has worked with 58 entities, including companies such as UAZ-Metallurgia and Kuibyshev Azot, and has facilitated $312 million in resource efficiency investments, allowing companies to mitigate environmental damage, increase profits, become more competitive, and attract more capital.

Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Manufacturing / Key Topic: Climate Change

Feb 28, 2013

Existing and Potential Technologies for Carbon Emissions Reductions in the Indian Cement Industry

The publication includes a set of technical papers developed under the Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for Indian Cement Industry project, which is implemented with support from IFC. The content of the report falls under five categories : co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials, improved thermal and electrical efficiency, clinker substitution, waste heat recovery and newer technologies such as nanotechnology.

90 pages | © February 2013 IFC | Complimentary

Oct 9, 2012

Being the Change: Inspiring the Next Generation of Inclusive Business Entrepreneurs Impacting the Base of the Pyramid

Based on interviews with 14 founders and CEOs of IFC client companies, the report identifies a number of lessons on inclusive business, including the need to balance short-term returns with long-term goals and the importance of knowledge of local conditions, needs, and capabilities. The stories also reflect the overarching optimism these leaders share about the future of inclusive business.

Aug 1, 2012

Bakhresa Grain Milling Malawi (BGM)

Bakhresa Grain Milling (BGM) Malawi is the market leader in flour milling in Malawi. The company has positioned itself as the market leader in wheat milling in Malawi, achieving 33.6% revenue growth and $9.5 million in EBITDA in calendar year 2011. Bakhresa was recognized for its business model as a winner of the G20 Leaders Summit in 2012.

Jun 1, 2012

What IFC does in Chemicals: Working with Russia’s top chemical and fertilizer producers

IFC chemicals and fertilizers clients include a diverse range of local companies as well as multinationals and cover a wide range of needs. For instance, we have been working closely with Kuybyhev Azot (KuAz), one of Russia's top chemical and fertilizer producers, to offer integrated investment and advisory services.

Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Manufacturing / Key Topic: Climate Change