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 furthers these objectives, with a strong focus on mitigating climate change and strengthening agribusiness and financial markets. We also work to support frontier regions, gender equity, and improved infrastructure and services.
Our long-term investments in the region totaled $2.6 billion in the fiscal year ended in June 2016, including more than $500 million mobilized from other investors.
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Development Reach
The impact of IFC clients in the region in 2016:
- $57 BILLION IN LOANS TO MSMES
- 3 MILLION CUSTOMERS SUPPLIED WITH POWER
- 448 THOUSAND FARMERS REACHED
- 28Thousand STUDENTS REACHED
- 345Thousand 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.
