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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 |

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