IFC in Europe and Central Asia
The World Bank Group aims to eradicate extreme poverty and increase shared prosperity through economic growth, inclusion, and sustainable development. In Europe and Central Asia, IFC focuses on high-impact projects that can help address most pressing needs of economies, mitigate climate change, promote financial inclusion, and maintain and create jobs. We also work to support frontier regions, gender equity, and improved infrastructure and services.
Our long-term investments in the region totaled $2.5 billion in the fiscal year ending in June 2020, including $1.1 billion million mobilized from other investors.
Learn more about IFC's priorities in Europe and Central Asia
Development Reach
The impact of IFC clients in the region in 2018:
- $46.7 BILLION IN LOANS TO MSMES
- 2.9 MILLION PEOPLE SUPPLIED WITH POWER
- 74.4 THOUSANDFARMERS REACHED
- 4.7MillionPATIENTS SERVED
- 400THOUSAND JOBS SUPPORTED
A company or entrepreneur seeking to establish a new venture or expand an existing enterprise can approach IFC directly.
The investment proposal can be submitted to the IFC field office that is closest to the location of the proposed project.
