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May 27, 2013

Overcoming Constraints to SME Development in MENA Countries and Enhancing Access to Finance

Overcoming Constraints to SME Development in MENA Countries and Enhancing Access to Finance

May 24, 2013

インクルーシブ・ビジネスの先駆者たち

本書ではインクルーシブ・ビジネスの先駆者であるIFCのクライアント企業のリーダーたち14人を特集しています。インタビューを元に彼らの奮闘に焦点を当て、日々の取り組みや仕事に対する情熱を紹介しています。

44 pages | | © 2013 IFC |

May 24, 2013

Green Tariff Guide in Ukraine, 2013

May 24, 2013

Стимулювання відновлюваної енергетики в Україні за допомогою «зеленого» тарифу, 2013

May 24, 2013

Wasted Income - Industrial waste: from disposal to prevention, 2013

May 20, 2013

Women on Corporate Boards in Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia and Serbia

The research "Women on Corporate Boards in Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia and Serbia" sheds light on the representation of women on corporate boards and analyzes the determinants of female board membership in these countries.  

May 9, 2013

Ready for Growth: Solutions to Increase Access to Finance for Women-Owned Business in the Middle East and North Africa

Produced by Vital Voices Global Partnership in cooperation with IFC and the MENA Businesswomen’s Network, this report surveyed 431 women business owners across 8 economies in the Middle East and North Africa to understand their needs, the critical obstacles they face in accessing finance, and identify real solutions to increase the economic contributions of women-owned SMEs.

88 pages | © May 2013 IFC | Complimentary

May 1, 2013

Guía de Recursos de Gobierno Corporativo Latinoamérica, 2012

La guía documenta los recursos pertinentes a América Latina en general, así como a los países específicos que pertenecen a la red de IGCLA. Esperemos que la guía sirve para ayudar a aprender más sobre el estado actual de gobierno corporativo en la región y el dialogo acerca del mismo tema, además de dar información sobre temas de gobierno corporativo en países específicos.

Apr 26, 2013

Proparco's Magazine: Private Sector and Development (PSD)

Apr 24, 2013

Greening Banks: Highlights of 2012 International Green Credit Forum

The report captures the discussions among banking regulators and executives at the first International Green Credit Forum hosted by IFC and the China Banking Regulatory Commission in Beijing in May 2012. It also covers emerging market regulatory initiatives, China’s Green Credit Policy and international Equator Banks’ experiences. The report captures the discussions among banking regulators and executives at the first International Green Credit Forum hosted by IFC and the China Banking Regulatory Commission in Beijing in May 2012. It also covers emerging market regulatory initiatives, China’s Green Credit Policy and international Equator Banks’ experiences.

Apr 24, 2013

Greening Banks: Highlights of 2012 International Green Credit Forum

The report captures the discussions among banking regulators and executives at the first International Green Credit Forum hosted by IFC and the China Banking Regulatory Commission in Beijing in May 2012. It also covers emerging market regulatory initiatives, China’s Green Credit Policy and international Equator Banks’ experiences.

33 pages| © April 2013 IFC | Complimentary

Apr 16, 2013

Репутация, этика и другие нематериальные активы, формирующие ценность компании, – как первостепенная обязанность совета директоров

Мнение Частного Сектора 30: Директора многих компаний, чья деятельность однажды была омрачена крупным скандалом, не до конца понимали, либо невнимательно относились к выполнению таких своих основных обязанностей, как: обеспечение ответственности, лояльности, репутации, соблюдению законов и внутреннего надзора в своих компаниях. Чтобы эффективно выполнять эти обязанности, члены совета директоров должны использовать все доступные им средства.

Apr 15, 2013

Arming Directors with Skills for Effective Management of Board Disputes

Boards will inevitably confront disputes involving corporate governance issues that they often are ill-equipped to resolve. Yet few directors see the need to learn about alternative dispute resolution approaches - until they end up with a ineffective board or costly and destructive litigation. For the enterprising corporate governance capacity-building organization, there is a market for helping directors acquire necessary skills and knowledge to manage intense deliberations and conflict.

Mar 29, 2013

Geothermal Exploration Best Practices: A Guide to Resource Data Collection, Analysis, and Presentation for Geothermal Projects

The Guide outlines procedures and exploration techniques for geothermal projects and provides guidelines for presenting a geothermal project to funding entities and insurance companies. A focus is placed on high temperature geothermal resources for electricity generation.

74 pages | © March 2013 IFC | Complimentary

Mar 25, 2013

Инвестиции в развитие возобновляемой энергетики в России. Правовые проблемы и возможности

36 pages | | © 2013 IFC |

Mar 21, 2013

Experiences from Japan and Emerging Markets: 2012 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group

The Bank of Japan and IFC Access to Finance Advisory Services co-hosted a workshop on Small and Medium Enterprise Finance — "Experiences from Japan and Emerging Markets" —on the occasion of the 2012 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Tokyo. The workshop brought together government officials and practitioners with experience and interest in SME finance to share knowledge and lessons learned about Japan's experienced in SME finance as well as IFC's work in this area in emerging markets.

Mar 20, 2013

Эффективный Совет Директоров - Пособие для собственников и должностных лиц акционерных обществ

В данном пособии отражены особенности создания эффективных советов директоров акционерных обществ. Это связано с тем, что именно для такой сложной формы организации бизнеса совет является наиболее востребованным инструментом управления.

Mar 20, 2013

The Role of the Private Sector in Expanding Health Access to the Base of the Pyramid

IFC’s purpose is to create opportunities for people to escape poverty and improve their lives by developing more outlets for inclusive and sustainable growth. To ensure equitable access to healthcare, we are committed to supporting companies that are providing health services to the poor in commercially viable ways. To this end, IFC conducted a study on how to help the private sector expand access to health services to the base of the pyramid. The study examined Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Turkey—countries with significant health markets yet large underserved populations. Three health segments were analyzed: healthcare service provision, distribution of drugs and medical equipment, and medical technology.

Mar 19, 2013

Russian-English and English-Russian Corporate Governance Glossary

IFC Central Asia Corporate Governance Project team has developed Russian-English and English-Russian Corporate Governance Glossary to assist business experts, government officials, educators, corporate governance practitioners, translators and journalists.

Mar 19, 2013

Brief Glossary of Corporate Governance Terminology (Russian and English)

IFC Central Asia Corporate Governance Project has developed the Brief Glossary of Corporate Governance Terminology in English and Russian to assist business experts, government officials, educators, corporate governance practitioners, translators and journalists.

Mar 19, 2013

Survey of Corporate Governance Practice in the Kyrgyz Republic

The IFC Corporate Governance Project was launched in 2008 to assist joint stock companies (JSC ) in the Kyrgyz Republic to improve their corporate governance, as well as to strengthen capacity of JSC s for attracting investment. The project aimed to improve corporate governance practices in JSC s including banks.

Mar 19, 2013

When Do Companies Need a Board-Level Risk Management Committee?

Private Sector Opinion 31: The financial crisis and its rippling effects on the wider corporate sector have prompted companies to rethink how they govern and manage risk. This paper discusses the board’s role in the governance of risk and the benefits of establishing a separate board-level risk-management committee - a need that applies to financial and nonfinancial institutions, as well as large and small companies.

Mar 4, 2013

Innovative Agricultural SME Finance Models

IFC’s report identifies innovations that can help bankers in developing countries who wish to finance agricultural small and medium enterprises. The “Innovative Agricultural SME Finance Models” report draws from a stocktaking exercise of 100 cases to isolate the most promising examples of innovative financing, risk mitigation and distribution models.

Mar 1, 2013

Lessons of Experience No. 3 - Peru LNG: A Focus on Continuous Improvement

This publication highlights the lessons of experience from the IFC-PERU Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) project. A focus on continuous improvement and adaptive management throughout the project, and an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and participatory monitoring are among lessons that are useful across sectors.

40 pages | © March 2013 IFC | Complimentary

Feb 28, 2013

Sustainability Reporting Handbook for Vietnamese Companies

The Handbook on Sustainability Reporting - a guide for listed companies in Vietnam, was produced by IFC in collaboration with the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), the Vietnamese stock exchanges, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).The publication helps companies understand, manage and disclose their environmental and social performance, and  take first steps towards meeting their sustainable development goals.

50 pages | © February 2013 IFC | Complimentary