IFC's Priorities in the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
We are working in the region’s emerging markets and developing economies to create jobs and bring about a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the pandemic. We are also helping to mitigate and adapt to climate change; increase financial, gender, and digital inclusion; and, ultimately, reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity
Focus Areas
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Ensuring a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
IFC provides emergency financial support to businesses across the region, while working to reignite private investment and foster shared prosperity.
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Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change
IFC supports private sector investments in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and solar arrays, while helping businesses adapt to the realities of climate change.
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Promoting Inclusion
IFC helps underserved groups, including women and small business owners, access a host of essential services, from banking, to education, to healthcare.
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Increasing Digital Connectivity
IFC helps accelerate the adoption of digital technology that can pave the way for new economic opportunities and bring about prosperity.
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Supporting Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
IFC helps to kickstart economic growth and promote shared prosperity in countries beset by fragility and conflict.
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Boosting Competitiveness and Productivity
IFC helps local businesses become more competitive and access global markets and supports state-owned enterprises as they prepare for privatization.
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