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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 |

Feb 26, 2004

Les leçons de l'expérience 6: Les institutions financières

150 pages || © 1998IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Lessons of Experience No. 7: Project Finance in Developing Countries

Meant for a wider audience, this volume describes the essentials and complexities of project structuring. A primary message is the importance of clearly identifying and addressing project risks up-front and the potential costs of complacency in dealing with foreign exchange or market demand risks.

112 pages ||

Feb 26, 2004

Lessons of Experience No. 3: Leasing in Emerging Markets

This publication assesses the developmental impact of leasing and describes IFC's 20 years of experience in the sector. IFC has invested in leasing companies in more than half of the developing countries that have a leasing industry today.

76 pages || © 1996IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Lessons of Experience No. 8: The Environmental and Social Challenges of Private Sector Projects

This document represents collective learning from a large number of people and projects at IFC. It is intended to share practical experience and to contribute to a better understanding of some of the environmental and social issues involved in private sector financing.

103 pages || © 2010 IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Lessons of Experience No. 1: Privatization: Principles and Practice

This report reviews IFC's experience in its dual role as advisor before a privatization transaction and as investor after the privatization, when IFC's investment finance experience enables a discussion of the economic benefits that have ensued. The report goes on to address indicators of the development impact of IFC's involvement, and its future directions and role.

96 pages || © 1995IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Instituciones Financieras

150 páginas | | © 1998IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Lessons of Experience No. 4: Financing Private Infrastructure

This report articulates the lessons of IFC's experience in mobilizing financing for private infrastructure projects in the developing world. It discusses the issues involved in arriving at workable project structures, the approaches available to countries that want to pursue this route, and the obstacles that may arise. The report includes country case studies.

136 pages || © 1997IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Les leçons de l'expérience 4: Financement de l'infrastructure privée

136 pages || © 1997IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

El Leasing en Los Mercados Emergentes

76 páginas || © 1996IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Lessons of Experience No. 5: Foreign Direct Investment

This report discusses the growth of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the world economy and its role in emerging markets. It describes IFC's role in providing policy advice related to FDIs, and draws lessons on how to structure FDI projects and policies to attract investments.

144 pages || © 1998IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Privatizacion: Principios y Práctica

96 páginas || © 1995IFC |

Feb 26, 2004

Financiamiento de Infraestructura por el Sector Privado

136 páginas || © 1997IFC |

Dec 17, 2003

Focus 2: Guidance for the Directors of Banks - Arabic

Focus 2, a manual for present and prospective directors of noncomplex banks, is intended to provide guidance to emerging international best practice. It is designed to help boards of directors in a practical way attain and maintain a high standard of internal governance. A directorship of a complex bank, especially a large one, implies a further dimension; even so the basic considerations set out in this manual still apply.

Dec 1, 2003

Good Practice Note: Addressing the Social Dimensions of Private Sector Projects

This Good Practice Note provides guidance on how to identify and assess project-related social issues and also provides guidance on options for social "value added" and sustainable development opportunities that may arise in project development.

Oct 31, 2003

Focus 2: Guidance for the Directors of Banks

This manual, for present and prospective directors of noncomplex banks, is intended to provide a guide to emerging international best practice. It is designed to help boards of directors in a practical way attain and maintain a high standard of internal governance. A directorship of a complex bank, especially a large one, implies a further dimension; even so the basic considerations set out in this manual still apply.

Oct 31, 2003

Focus 2: Guidance for Directors of Banks

This manual, for present and prospective directors of non-complex banks, is intended to provide a guide to emerging international best practice. It is designed to help boards of directors in a practical way attain and maintain a high standard of internal governance.

52 pages | © October 2003 IFC | Complimentary

Oct 1, 2003

SRI in Asian Emerging Markets - ASrIA Reports

The purpose of this set of reports is to provide up-to-date and comprehensive information on the status of socially responsible investing (SRI) in seven of Asia's emerging markets and, through this work, to advise on potential next steps for further developing SRI in Asia.

Oct 1, 2003

Towards Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Emerging Markets

This report surveys the current status of socially responsible investment in emerging markets, assesses its growth potential, and recommends steps that could help catalyze that potential.

Aug 1, 2003

Guide 1: Créer des organismes de formation d’administrateurs

La boîte à outils distille l'expérience pratique des 17 pays développés et en développement.

Jul 1, 2003

Toolkit 1: Building Director Training Organizations

The toolkit distills practical experience from 17 developed and developing countries.

Jul 1, 2003

Toolkit 1: Developing Corporate Governance Codes of Best Practice

The toolkit distills practical experience from 17 developed and developing countries and provides practical advice on building organizations that train corporate directors in sound corporate governance practices.

28 pages | © July 2003 IFC | Complimentary

Jan 1, 2003

Beyond Risk

"Beyond Risk" is a casebook on sustainability in the emerging markets financial sector. It documents how the sector has increasingly integrated environmental issues into day-to-day operations.

Dec 1, 2002

Good Practice Note: HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

This document is intended to provide good practice guidance for conducting a health impact assessment (HIA) to determine potential impacts on community health as a result of project development.

Dec 1, 2002

Case Study Excerpt - Plantation Workers Benefit from NGO Partnership with Unilever in Ghana

The Unilever Company in Ghana was alarmed by the potential effects HIV/AIDS could have on its workers and the surrounding community; an estimated 100,000 people. Unilever partnered with a local NGO to improve its existing workplace program and reached nearly two thousand employees, their families, and the surrounding community.

Aug 1, 2002

Developing Value: The Business Case for Sustainability in Emerging Markets

Based on more than 240 real-life examples in over 60 countries, Developing Value is the first large-scale study analyzing the business case for sustainability in emerging markets.