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Oct 18, 2022

Increasing Access to Health Services Through Inclusive Digital Health

This report aims to share knowledge on how healthcare providers can embed digital health into their business models to expand access to health services among the underserved, or individuals at the base of the pyramid.

English - 16 pages | Español - 16 pages | 2022 IFC

Feb 3, 2021

Using Blended Concessional Finance to Invest in Challenging Markets

Why and when to use blended concessional finance to support private sector projects is outlined by IFC, in a report drawing on its two decades of experience.

English | 64 pages | IFC 2021

Dec 21, 2020

Creating Markets in Egypt: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

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

English - 144 pages | Arabic - 119 pages | 2020 IFC

Nov 11, 2020

Crowdsourcing the Future of SME Financing

What will financing for small and medium-sized enterprises look like in 2030? Entrepreneurs, bankers, officials, executives, and innovators share their visions.

Mar 15, 2017

インクルーシブ・ビジネスの軌跡

IFCのクライアント企業の中で成功を収めている5社の事例（アグリビジネス、教育、金融サービス、ヘルスケア）を紹介しています。

56 pages | | © 2016 IFC |

Mar 1, 2017

Corporación Grupo Fybeca S.A. (GPF)

Fybeca a pharmaceutical retailer with a history of innovation, saw an opportunity to complement its high-end pharmacy chain, Fybeca, with a down market chain so that customers could access quality medicines at economical prices. In 2000, GPF launched SanaSana — its first pharmacy for low-income customers.

Sep 16, 2016

Built for Change: Inclusive Business Solutions for the Base of the Pyramid

IFC presents five in-depth case studies of inclusive businesses and identifies the common strategies these companies are employing to do business with people living at the base of the pyramid. Ranging in geographies and sectors (agriculture, education, financial services, and healthcare), each company has a unique path but their shared strategies provides insights that can spark innovation among future business entrepreneurs. The case studies are based on interviews with the companies’ founders, chief executive, and senior management.

Sep 7, 2016

G20 Inclusive Business Report for the 2016 Summit

Leaders at the G20 Leaders Summit in Hangzhou, China emphasized the need for sustainable and inclusive growth, and welcomed the 2016 Inclusive Business report and the launch of the G20 Global Platform on Inclusive Business www.g20inclusivebusiness.org. The Platform is a global partnership that seeks to accelerate the adoption of inclusive business policies and programs globally.

Nov 17, 2015

G20 Inclusive Business Framework and Leaders’ Call to Action

Leaders at the G20 Leaders Summit in Turkey issued a call to action to public and private sector representatives, international organizations and civil society to advance the ability of businesses around the world to integrate low-income people into their value chains. The call highlights inclusive business’ important role in the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending poverty by 2030. As part of the Call to action, the G20 endorsed the G20 Inclusive Business Framework, which presents policy options for G20 and non-G20 governments, companies, and international financial institutions to promote and support inclusive business.

Mar 3, 2015

インクルーシブ・ビジネス ～成功企業から学ぶノウハウ～

IFCのクライアント企業が時間を費やし、BOP層へのアプローチに成功した際の戦略と手法について紹介しています。特に企業がBOP層をバリューチェーンに取り込む際に中心となるサプライヤーと消費者へのアプローチについて詳細に検討しています。

48 pages || © 2015 IFC |

Feb 3, 2015

インクルーシブ･ビジネス･ボンド

新興市場におけるインクルーシブ・ビジネスを支援するため新たに発行した「インクルーシブ・ビジネス・ボンド」について紹介しています。

2 pages | | © 2015 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

インクルーシブ ビジネスのための GLOBAL CONSUMPTION DATA

世界銀行グループが発表した世界の家計支出に関する最新データ、Global Consumption Databaseについて紹介しています。

8 pages || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Promigas S.A. E.S.P.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Promigas S.A. E.S.P.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Procafecol S.A.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Procafecol S.A.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Shanghai F-Road Commercial Services Co. Ltd.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Shanghai F-Road Commercial Services Co. Ltd.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Fundacion Cardiovascular

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Fundacion Cardiovascularのビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Engro Foods Limited

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Engro Foods Limitedのビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Manila Water Company

2013年度Financial Times/IFC共催Sustainable Finance Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Manila Water Companyのビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2013 IFC |

May 31, 2014

"SUSTAIN: Cutting-edge business solutions" magazine in Agribusiness

How can companies across the world achieve stronger performance while addressing sustainability challenges? How can they learn from each other? And how can IFC help by leveraging its unique vantage point at the intersection of business and development? SUSTAIN addresses these questions by offering a global platform for a conversation on cutting-edge business solutions among thought leaders and pioneers from the private sector, international organizations, academia, and the World Bank Group.

60 pages | © May 2014 IFC | Complimentary

Jun 25, 2013

インクルーシブ・ビジネスの可能性

4 pages | | © 2013 IFC |

Jun 12, 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 |

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.

Dec 12, 2012

G20チャレンジ：革新的なインクルーシブ・ビジネス～受賞企業のプロフィール～

本書ではG20チャレンジ・革新的なインクルーシブビジネス（G20 Challenge on Inclusive Business Innovation）で選出された優良企業の概要を紹介しています。

52 pages | | © 2012 IFC |

Mar 1, 2017

Corporación Grupo Fybeca S.A. (GPF)

Fybeca a pharmaceutical retailer with a history of innovation, saw an opportunity to complement its high-end pharmacy chain, Fybeca, with a down market chain so that customers could access quality medicines at economical prices. In 2000, GPF launched SanaSana — its first pharmacy for low-income customers.

Feb 24, 2017

Nepal Local Shares Workshop Summary

This technical workshop - the third of its series - on Advancing Sustainable Hydropower in Nepal was organized by IFC and USAID with support from the Japanese and Australian governments on January 23 and 24, 2017 in Kathmandu. This document is a summary of the workshop and its discussion findings.

Feb 21, 2017

Private Sector Pharmaceutical Distribution and Retailing in Emerging Markets

New investment opportunities in the pharma sector arise as the lifestyle-related chronic diseases and rising incomes are changing the healthcare landscape in emerging markets, this IFC-Accenture study finds. Also, the drug distribution channels are too fragmented and have too many layers, making it harder than it should be for patients to access affordable, life-saving medications.

English | 20 Pages | 2017, IFC

Feb 21, 2017

The Business Case for Women's Employment in Agribusiness

This report was prepared by IFC as part of a work program on women’s employment in agribusiness funded by the World Bank Group’s Private Sector Window of the Umbrella Facility for Gender Equality. Download full report or read five individual case studies.

English | 125 Pages | September 2016 | IFC

Feb 21, 2017

Latin American Companies Circle - Recommendations on Ethics and Compliance

This paper has a set of recommendations on ethical principles and the corporate compliance function.It is based on discussions and input from member companies of the Compliance and Ethics Working Group of the Latin American Companies Circle. 

Feb 16, 2017

Fact Sheet: Gouvernance d’Entreprise L’Amérique Latine et les Caraïbes, Janvier 2017

Le programme est mis en place conjointement par l’IFC et la Banque Mondiale avec le soutien du Secrétariat d’État à l’Économie (SECO) du gouvernement Suisse. Grâce à son approche globale de services consultatifs, ce programme soutient des entreprises de toutes tailles et de toutes structures pour les aider à améliorer leurs performances, accéder aux sources de financement et renforcer leur chance de survie au moyen d’une meilleure gouvernance d’entreprise.

Feb 15, 2017

Tafila Region Wind Power Projects - Cumulative Effects Assessment

The Tafila Region Wind Power Project Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA) is the first of its kind in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and North Africa region. It aims to promote more sustainable wind energy investments in Jordan while assessing and managing potential adverse environmental and social effects of renewables. The overall management and technical direction of the CEA was undertaken by IFC, supported by a team of multidisciplinary international and Jordanian experts and advisors.

184 pages | © February 2017 IFC | Complimentary

Feb 8, 2017

Private Provision of Education: Opportunities for Emerging Markets

The private sector plays an important role in emerging market countries with limited education capacity by providing quality schooling at all levels. By strengthening connections between education providers and private enterprises, it helps equip students with skills needed for successful employment, thereby creating additional potential for development. Private firms also play multiple roles in supporting public education by publishing learning materials and developing assessment tools and educational software, building and maintaining schools, and enabling financial support for students in need of it.

English | 6 Pages - February - Note 32 | IFC, 2017

Feb 8, 2017

Kayah State Villagers Highlight Hydropower Challenges

Participants from IFC’s media training on environmental and social standards in Myanmar’s hydropower sector joined a field trip to Shan Village in Kayah State to learn environmental and social issues communities encounter with local hydropower development. Over the course of the 3-day training, participants visited three hydropower plants, a village and attended IFC multi-stakeholder workshop on the strategic environmental assessment of Myanmar’s hydropower sector.

Feb 7, 2017

Annual Summary 2016 - East Asia and the Pacific Corporate Governance Program

This summary provides a snapshot of initiatives around the region in 2016. It spotlights the ongoing efforts to create a more open, accountable, and transparent business sector throughout East Asia and the Pacific.

Feb 5, 2017

Global Experiences in Benefit Sharing

This presentation by IFC discusses a wide-range of topics including corporate models for revenue sharing with communities drawing on case examples from Chile, India, Ghana and South Africa.

Feb 5, 2017

Sharing Benefits of Hydropower Projects with Special Reference to the Shares Model

This presentation by the Niti Foundation discusses how benefits derived from hydropower projects can be shared with local communities in a fair and equitable way.

Feb 5, 2017

Local Shares Related Plans of Hydropower Companies Under Various Stages of Construction

This presentation by ICIMOD is a follow-up of ICIMOD-Niti "Benefit Sharing in Hydropower" study. The study identifies shares as "unfinished business" and flags a number of issues.

Feb 5, 2017

Going Public on Hydropower Regulatory Framework for Issuance, Transfer and Sales

This presentation by the Securities Board of Nepal reviews the current scenario in Nepal, legal provisions, issues and opportunities of hydropower.

Feb 5, 2017

Case Studies for Modalities of Share Offerings Successes and Challenges in Nepal

This presentation by Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited local share challenges, local share allotments and regulations are discussed.

Feb 5, 2017

Local Shares in Hydropower Developers Dilemma

This presentation by IPPAN discusses the objectives of issuance of public shares; government policies; trends in hydropower project shares allotment; and grievances against publically traded hydropower companies.

Feb 5, 2017

Local Shares in Hydropower in Nepal

In this presentation, IFC describes their role in advancing the sustainability of the hydropower sector in Nepal and their approach to local shares.

Feb 5, 2017

Introduction to Local Shares

In this presentation, USAID presents pressing local shares issues in Nepal.

Feb 5, 2017

Facilitating Investment in Hydropower Projects Balancing Stakeholder Interests in Securing Social License

This presentation by USAID presents Nepal's model and challenges for benefit sharing and a way forward.

Feb 3, 2017

2016 Annual Review - The World Bank Group in Extractive Industries

This report provides a summary of World Bank Group (WBG) activities in the extractive industries sector in Fiscal Year 2016 . The WBG’s objective in the extractive sector is to ensure that natural resources contribute positively to inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.

English | 50 Pages | 2017 IFC

Feb 2, 2017

Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Ports, Harbors, and Terminals

The EHS Guidelines for Ports, Harbors, and Terminals are applicable to marine and freshwater ports, harbors, and terminals for cargo and passengers.

35 pages | © February 2017 World Bank Group | Complimentary

Feb 1, 2017

Improving Emerging Markets Healthcare Through Private Provision

The role of private enterprise in healthcare is to complement and support improvements to public healthcare, not to supplant it. Private providers are the primary source of care for the world’s poorest people and their record is often as good as or better than that of public providers. As low and middle-income economies grow and resources become more widely available, competition and consumer choice offer substantial potential to improve the reach, quality, and efficiency of both private and public provision.

English | 6 Pages - February - Note 31 | IFC, 2017

Jan 31, 2017

CASE STUDY: GHIF—Saving the Lives of the Most Vulnerable

GHIF is a social impact fund launched in 2012 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to finance the development of drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tests for diseases that primarily affect low- and middle-income countries. The Gates Foundation structured GHIF to emphasize financial sustainability alongside social impact, measured by lives saved and improved. IFC invested $10 million, which helped GHIF attract a total of $108 million of capital from a diverse group of investors. In just two years since raising capital, GHIF has invested in seven companies for the development and manufacture of treatments for diseases such as cholera, river blindness, and parasitic worm infections, as well as diagnostic tests for tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, dengue, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. By the end of 2016, three portfolio companies had commercialized products.

English | 32 Pages | 2017, IFC

Jan 27, 2017

Myanmar SEA Multi-stakeholder Workshop Presentation on Biodiversity and Climate Change

This presentation reviews baseline data on biodiversity and climate change for Myanmar's Strategic Environmental Assessment presented at the baseline multi-stakeholder workshops.

Jan 25, 2017

Masala Bond Program -- Nurturing a Local Currency Bond Market

The financing needs of emerging markets are enormous. Sectors such as infrastructure, small business, and housing are vital to a nation’s sustainable development and require substantial financing support. Since these sectors primarily generate revenues in local currency, foreign currency financing may incur a mismatch that can expose emerging market borrowers to exchange rate risk in times of high volatility. Local currency bond issuance is a significant potential option that avoids such risks and can support private sector investment in productive sectors of emerging markets.

English | 3 Pages - January - Note 30 | IFC, 2017