Publications

Mar 5, 2023

Mind The Gaps: Getting more women into leadership in Vietnam’s banking sector

The report, Mind the gap: Getting more women into leadership in Vietnam’s banking sector is a joint effort between IFC and the State Bank of Vietnam. The report, based on surveys of nearly 40,000 banking sector employees in Vietnam as well as interviews and focus groups with middle and senior management representatives in the sector, provides a snapshot of where women and men are employed, challenges women can face in their banking careers, and opportunities for banks to close gender gaps in leadership.

Dec 13, 2022

Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management of Renewable Energy Development in the Sekong River Basin, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management of Renewable Energy Development in the Sekong River Basin, Lao People’s Democratic Republic aims to support decision making for sustainable development of renewable energy resources.

225 pages | © December 2022 IFC | Complimentary

Sep 30, 2022

The Potential Gains of Digitizing Garment Sector Wages in Cambodia

This report shows how the digital payment of wages can reduce employer costs while improving financial inclusion for workers, especially women workers.

English | 63 pages | 2022 IFC

Jul 1, 2022

Vietnam Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR)

The new Vietnam Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) produced jointly by the World Bank Group is one of the first in a series of country-level diagnostics that lay out a new path to reconcile Vietnam’s growth and climate ambitions.

May 3, 2022

Creating Markets in Fiji: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Fiji Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC and World Bank analysis of challenges and opportunities for investment and economic growth.

English | 104 pages | 2022 IFC

Mar 8, 2022

Creating Markets in Thailand: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

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

English | 164 pages | 2022 IFC

Dec 13, 2021

Malayan Insurance: The Case for Insuring Women for a Better Tomorrow

Established in the Philippines, Malayan Insurance Company (MICO) is the country’s largest non-life insurer. The company has partnered with IFC for the past few years, with support from the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative, to develop a strategy for becoming the non-life insurer of choice for Filipino women. This case study explores the innovative solutions implemented by MICO under this partnership—a suite of women’s personal accident, property, business, and vehicle insurance solutions, with value added services.

English | 8 pages | 2021 IFC

Nov 17, 2021

Markham/Ramu Agricultural Growth Corridor: A Possible Path of Transformational Agricultural Development

The most effective way to improve the lives of millions in poverty is by supporting agriculture in emerging countries.  

Nov 9, 2021

Co-Investment Options in Infrastructure: A Guide for Institutional Investors

Pacific nations face many challenges in the delivery of essential infrastructure in sectors such as sustainable energy, health, transport, logistics and telecommunications. It’s estimated that from 2016 through to 2030, US$46 billion in investment is needed to overcome the region’s infrastructure deficit.

Nov 3, 2021

Solomon Islands Tourism Industry Guides for Investors and Government

Solomon Islands has taken a key step in advancing its tourism industry with the launch of a series of guides for investors and the government, to ensure this vital sector remains a long-term driver of job creation, sustainable economic growth and benefits for many people.

Oct 28, 2021

Powering the Pacific

IFC commissioned Economic Consulting Associates to prepare a detailed guide to investing in renewable electricity generation in the Pacific. The aim of this report is to promote the development of bankable renewable energy (RE) projects in the Pacific Island countries (PICs) and Papua New Guinea (PNG). It provides a high-level overview of the Pacific region’s RE potential and comprehensive guidelines for investing in the four most populous countries: PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Sep 29, 2021

Market Study for Vietnam : Plastics Circularity Opportunities and Barriers

This study uses a plastics value chain approach to evaluate Vietnam’s plastics recycling industry and its role in supporting a circular economy.

Sep 19, 2021

The Rakorako Peer Learning Series

This report provides an overview Rakorako peer learning series, showcasing the achievements of the participating companies and providing a blueprint for other private sector entities in Fiji and across the Pacific, and illustrating the compelling benefits to businesses if action is taken.

Sep 9, 2021

Creating Markets in Vietnam: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Vietnam Country Private Sector Diagnostic provides IFC & World Bank analysis of private investment opportunities, constraints, and policy recommendations.

English | 123 pages | 2021 IFC

Jul 28, 2021

Workplace responses to Family and Sexual Violence in PNG: Measuring the Business Case

The report presents the results from the first round of research data—which provide a benchmark for measuring the business case for workplace responses. Impact to business will be measured through additional data collection efforts in 2021 and 2022.

Jul 6, 2021

Fiji TC Yasa Business Survey

Tropical Cyclone Yasa (TC Yasa) crossed Fiji on December 17-19, 2020. It was one of the strongest cyclones recorded in the Pacific and the second Category 5 cyclone to hit Fiji since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.

May 26, 2021

Women and e-commerce in Southeast Asia

Across the globe, e-commerce is thriving. In Southeast Asia, the e-commerce market has tripled in size since 2015, and it is expected to triple again by 2025. Two new IFC reports show that this growth could be even higher if we invest in women entrepreneurs on e-commerce platforms.

English | IFC 2021

Apr 30, 2021

Boosting Tourism: Environmental and Social Diagnostic of the Tourism Sector in Solomon Islands' Western Province

This study gives investors an overview of the potential environmental and social (E&S) risks, impacts, and opportunities, with a focus on a tourism corridor in the Western Province, Solomon Islands, and how to reduce potential risks and impacts to realize the tourism development opportunities.

232 pages | © April 2021 | Complimentary

Apr 27, 2021

How to Issue Green Bonds, Social Bonds and Sustainability Bonds

This handbook aims to provide corporate issuers and other market players in Vietnam with guidance in applying the global and Asean standards as well as national regulations of green, social and sustainability bonds which can help mobilize resources from domestic and international capital markets for socioenvironmental friendly and sustainable projects.

Apr 1, 2021

Offshore Wind Roadmap for Vietnam

This roadmap provides strategic analysis of the offshore wind development potential in Vietnam, considering the opportunities and challenges under different growth scenarios.

Mar 29, 2021

Insular Life: The Case for Insuring Women for a Better Tomorrow

This case study explores how Insular Life, a leading insurance firm in the Philippines, has developed innovative life and health insurance solutions for individual women and women-owned businesses with support from IFC and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi).

English | 8 pages | 2021 IFC

Mar 8, 2021

Tabu Soro: Building Resilient Workplaces in Fiji: Wormald Case Study

This case study is one in a series that highlights the resilience (tabu soro) of Fijian workplaces in times of crisis. The aim of the Tabu Soro case studies is to showcase good practice in managing the impact of COVID-19, and disasters such as tropical cyclones, to foster safe and flexible workplaces for all employees.

Mar 5, 2021

Building Inclusive Supply Chains

IFC’s latest publication “Building Inclusive Supply Chains” shows how MUJI has built an inclusive supply chain positively impacting on small producers at the base of the pyramid (BOP) who are mostly women, and how its stakeholders perceive its benefits. The report reflects direct feedback gathered during interviews and surveys conducted by IFC with different stakeholders in MUJI's supply chain -- including producers, customers, employees, and management. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities that stem from engagement with the BOP producers in emerging markets. It also provides insights into good practice in incorporating the BOP producers into global value chains, drawing on MUJI’s experiences.

Feb 17, 2021

Investment Reform Map for Lao PDR: A Foundation for a New Investment Policy and Promotion Strategy

The report, Investment Reform Map for Lao PDR - A Foundation for a New Investment Policy and Promotion Strategy, details a proposed action plan for targeted reforms to realize the positive impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the local economy.

Feb 11, 2021

Building safe and resilient workplaces during COVID-19: Bank South Pacific Case Study

This case study outlines the results of Bank of South Pacific’s participation in the Waka Mere Commitment to Action (2017-2019), an initiative to improve business outcomes in Solomon Islands.