Featured Publications

Jun 28, 2012

Municipal Solid Waste Management: Opportunities for Russia - Summary of Key Findings

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management system is one of the key components of a country’s overall environmental and resource efficiency framework. Inefficient MSW treatment in Russia today is causing negative environmental impact, and results in suboptimal use of raw materials and energy.

24 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary

Jun 25, 2012

A study on municipal solid waste management in Russia, summary of key findings

Jun 14, 2012

Анализ лучшей практики финансирования капитального ремонта и повышения энергоэффективности многоквартирных домов

Jun 14, 2012

Analysis of international best practice in organizing and financing capital repairs and energy efficiency modernizations of multi-family buildings in CEU

Jun 1, 2012

Belarus Food Safety: Improving standards to enhance competitiveness

Belarus has a vibrant food industry currently characterized by excess production and processing capacity. At the same time, only a small number of the 800 food processing companies have internationally compliant food safety management systems in place. If brought in line with international food safety and quality standards, the Belarusian food industry could experience significant export market growth. IFC is working with Belarusian food producers to help them adopt better food safety procedures and standards and increase their competitiveness. REGION: Europe & Central Asia / STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Agribusiness / KEY TOPICS: Food

Jun 1, 2012

What IFC does in Chemicals: Working with Russia’s top chemical and fertilizer producers

IFC chemicals and fertilizers clients include a diverse range of local companies as well as multinationals and cover a wide range of needs. For instance, we have been working closely with Kuybyhev Azot (KuAz), one of Russia's top chemical and fertilizer producers, to offer integrated investment and advisory services.

Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Manufacturing / Key Topic: Climate Change

Apr 24, 2012

Survey on Customs Clearance Procedures (Georgian)

Apr 24, 2012

Survey on Customs Clearance Procedures

Apr 20, 2012

Georgia Business Perception Survey 2012 (Georgian)

Georgia Business Perception Survey 2012 (Georgian)

Apr 20, 2012

Georgia Business Perception Survey 2012

Georgia Business Perception Survey 2012

Apr 3, 2012

The Costs of Tax Compliance in Armenia (in Armenian)

Apr 3, 2012

The Costs of Tax Compliance in Armenia

The Costs of Tax Compliance in Armenia Report

Apr 2, 2012

Armenia Investment Climate Reform Project Factsheet

Dec 16, 2011

Renewable Energy Policy in Russia: Waking the Green Giant

Dec 16, 2011

Renewable Energy Policy in Russia: Waking the Green Giant (Russian)

Oct 10, 2011

Resource Efficiency in the Ferrous Foundry Industry in Russia, Benchmarking Study

Aug 25, 2011

Regional Energy Saving Program Development: Comprehensive Approach, Methodology, 2010

The goal of this methodology is to present a practical algorithm of creating regional energy saving programs.  Energy saving is often seen as independent from main regional development programs, but in reality it is an integral part, and often a basic element, of regional development as a whole.
Regional Energy Saving Program Development: Comprehensive Approach, Methodology, 2010

Aug 25, 2011

IFC Financing to Micro, SME in Europe and Central Asia, Factsheet, 2010

IFC is working to develop solutions to close the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) financing gap, collaborating with 88 financial institutions across 24 countries in Europe and Central Asia.  As of June 2010, IFC committed a total of $2.8 billion to MSME finance in Europe and Central Asia, with $918.7 million in fiscal year 2010. In addition, IFC’s microfinance institution (MFI) clients had 209 thousand loans outstanding to micro-enterprises in Europe and Central Asia by end of 2009, totaling $411.3 million. Similarly, IFC’s SME financial institution (SME FI) clients had 386 thousand loans outstanding to SMEs by end of 2009, totaling $29.9 billion in this region. IFC Financing to Micro, SME in Europe and Central Asia, Factsheet, 2010

Aug 25, 2011

IFC Advisory Services in Infrastructure, Ongoing Public-Private Partnerships in Southern Europe & Central Asia, Flyer 2010

There are currently six active public-private partnerships (PPP) in infrastructure in the region.  Southern Europe and Central Asia has been hard hit by the global economic turmoil. IFC’s strategy is to improve the business enabling environment by modernizing the region’s infrastructure and helping governments strengthen regulatory frameworks. IFC Advisory Services in Infrastructure, Ongoing Public-Private Partnerships in Southern Europe & Central Asia, Flyer 2010

Aug 25, 2011

Energy Efficiency: A New Resource for Sustainable Growth, Practices Among Companies in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine, Survey Report, 2010

This report summarizes and analyzes the results of energy effi ciency surveys undertaken by IFC in the industrial sectors of six countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine (the “survey countries”).  The survey assessed how industrial enterprises in each of the survey countries prioritize, understand, plan, fi nance, and implement energy effi ciency investments. Th e resulting analysis is intended to help governments, fi nancial institutions, companies, donors, and private investors identify opportunities to provide goods and services that improve energy efficiency.  The industrial sectors surveyed were the food, chemical, building materials, metal processing, and machine building industries. Energy Efficiency: A New Resource for Sustainable Growth, Practices Among Companies in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine, Survey Report, 2010

Aug 25, 2011

Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR) in the Western Balkans: Giving Mediation a Chance, Telling Our ADR Story, 2010

The Alternative Dispute Resolution program was started in 2003 with the goal of providing companies in the region with a much quicker and cheaper option for resolving commercial disputes: mediation.  This report describes the means IFC used to introduce and implement this ADR approach in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR) in the Western Balkans: Giving Mediation a Chance, Telling Our ADR Story, 2010

Aug 11, 2011

International Standards and Technical Regulations Program brochure, 2009

International Standards and Technical Regulations Program brochure, 2009

Jul 2, 2011

Assets and Liabilities Management Toolkit (Georgian), 2011

Jul 1, 2011

Increasing Private Sector Involvement in Renewable Energy in Russia

The Program aims to mobilize investments and through advisory services increase the scale of private sector involvement in renewable energy. The Project also promotes a sustainable market for renewable energy in the Russian Federation by supporting the development of enabling policies, institutional capacity, introduction of financial mechanisms, and expanding access to finance.

Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Climate Change

Jun 6, 2011

Tax for Micro and Small Businesses brochure (Georgian), 2011

This is an informative brochure for micro and small businesses explaining the changes to their taxation regime.