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Jan 6, 2010

Philip Armstrong's Presentations and Articles

Philip Armstrong's Presentations and Articles

Dec 1, 2009

Projects and People: A Handbook for Addressing Project-Induced In-Migration

IFC's "Projects and People: A Handbook for Addressing Project-Induced In-Migration" presents first-of-its-kind guidance on in-migration risk assessment and management.

176 pages | © December 2009 IFC | Complimentary

Dec 1, 2009

Focus 8: Stakeholder Engagement and the Board: Integrating Best Corporate Governance Practices

This paper explains how stakeholder concerns can inform and enhance the risk management and wealth creation responsibilities of boards of directors. It provides practical tips and tools to help navigate stakeholder engagement in a way that strengthens the long-term sustainability of companies and enhances trust and reputation among stakeholders.

Dec 1, 2009

Beyond Bonn: World Bank Group progress on renewable energy and energy efficiency in fiscal 2005-2009

This report is the fifth in the series documenting the World Bank Group's progress in supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency. It details the successes of, and lessons learned from, the investments made by the World Bank Group over the past five years.

Dec 1, 2009

Carbon Efficient Investing in Emerging Markets as a Tool to Combat Global Warming (brochure)

IFC and Standard & Poor's have launched the world's first carbon efficient index for emerging markets, which aims to mobilize more than $1 billion for carbon-efficient companies over the next three years.

8 pages | © December 2009 IFC and Standard & Poor's | Complimentary

Nov 30, 2009

IFC Support for China's Green Credit Policy

IFC Support for China's Green Credit Policy

Nov 25, 2009

Doing Our Part in Africa - Innovative IFC Solutions Expanding Access to Finance

A lack of access to finance is one of the largest constraints to private sector development in Africa. IFC is helping to remove barriers that are holding back individuals and businesses across the continent.

36 pages | | © 2009 IFC |

Nov 1, 2009

Policy Brief on Improving Corporate Governance of Banks in the Middle East and North Africa (Arabic)

by OECD, Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, the Forum, and the Union of Arab bank.

Nov 1, 2009

Policy Brief on Improving Corporate Governance of Banks in the Middle East and North Africa

by OECD, Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, the Forum, and the Union of Arab banks.

Nov 1, 2009

Leasing in Development: Guidelines for Emerging Economies

Even in markets where leasing is reaching maturity, new products offer opportunities for further growth. For the IFC, one of the most promising avenues for leasing in developing countries is still under-exploited—the rapid growth of investments in sustainable equipment (i.e. energy efficiency, renewable energy, and cleaner production). These investments are critical to successfully tackle the global climate change challenge, and are supported by a strong political will worldwide.

Nov 1, 2009

Policy Brief on Improving Corporate Governance of Banks in the Middle East and North Africa

By OECD, Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, the Forum, and the Union of Arab Bank.

Oct 10, 2009

New Corporate Governance in the Post-Crisis World

Private Sector Opinion 16: The new corporate governance concept Martin Hilb is articulating goes back to the roots of good corporate governance, which is the ability to act as a visionary and effective decision body, exerting both strategic leadership and control.

Oct 1, 2009

Embedding Gender in Sustainability Reporting: A Practitioner's Guide

This resource has been produced by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and IFC, with the support of the governments of Iceland, Germany, and Switzerland, to help organizations using the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework embed material gender issues in sustainability reports.

Sep 24, 2009

Korporativno Upravljanje - Priručnik za Firme u Bosni i Hercegovini

Priručnik će biti od koristi menadžerima u preduzećima kada budu uvodili sistem korporativnog upravljanja i konsultantima kada budu projektovali sistem korporativnog upravljanja, a posebno kada budu izrađivali neophodne pravilnike kao što su: Kodeks korporativnog upravljanja, Etički kodeks, Pravilnik o nagrađivanju menadžera, Pravilnik o nagrađivanju članova upravnog/nadzornog odbora, Pravilnik o internoj kontroli, Pravilnik o internoj reviziji, Pravilnik za objavljivanje i transparentnost podatka i Pravilnik o korporativnoj društvenoj odgovornosti.

Sep 10, 2009

Uses and Limits of Conventional Corporate Governance Instruments: Analysis and Guidance for Reform - Part Two

Private Sector Opinion 15: This is the second part of Private Sector Opinion 14.

Sep 2, 2009

Sustainable Investment in China 2009

Sustainable investment in China has an important role to play, not only as a means of risk mitigation for the financial system, but also as a powerful lever for influencing corporate behavior and helping to improve environmental, social and governance performance.

133 pages | © September 2009 IFC | Complimentary|

Sep 1, 2009

Addressing Grievances From Project-Affected Communities

This Good Practice Note provides guidance on basic principles and general process steps that organizations from any sector and of any size should take into account when dealing with concerns and complaints from affected communities.

Sep 1, 2009

Workers' Accommodation: Processes and Standards

This guidance note, developed jointly by IFC and the EBRD, looks at the provision of housing or accommodation for workers by employers and the issues that arise from the planning, construction and management of such facilities.

Sep 1, 2009

A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance: Experiences from the Latin American Companies Circle

The publication details firms recognized for better corporate governance practices that had suffered less damage than average listed Latin American companies during the financial crisis.

Aug 15, 2009

Working in the Context of Today’s Crisis, Managing the Risks and Challenges

Part of a larger forum on “Cambodia’s Microfinance Amid the Global Financial Crisis” held Aug 19-20, 2009, the discussions from the conference are globally relevant to the financial crisis and the microfinance industry. From this conference and available in these proceedings are insights on areas including credit risk management, portfolio monitoring, and responsible lending practices.

Aug 12, 2009

PEP Africa Development Impact Report

Established in 2005, IFC PEP Africa works in partnership with multilateral agencies, governments, and the private sector to deliver programs and advisory services that improve the investment climate, mobilize private sector investment, and enhance the competitiveness of private enterprises in Africa.

24 pages | | © 2009 IFC |

Aug 10, 2009

Uses and Limits of Conventional Corporate Governance Instruments: Analysis and Guidance for Reform - Part One

Private Sector Opinion 14: Part I examines the uses and limits of five conventional corporate governance instruments.

Aug 1, 2009

Gender Dimensions of the Extractive Industries

"Mining for Equity: The Gender Dimensions of the Extractive Industries" explores how men and women are differently involved in and impacted by the extractive industries (EI). It highlights the fact that, of the economic, social, and environmental impacts of EI, men typically have greater access to the benefits, while women are often more vulnerable to the risks.

Aug 1, 2009

Mainstreaming Gender into Extractive Industries Projects

"Mainstreaming Gender into Extractive Industries Projects: Guidance Note for Task Team Leaders" provides detailed technical guidance on how and when gender can be integrated into World Bank Extractive Industries project design, implementation and supervision.