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Oct 26, 2020
Digital Transformation - The Case of South India Bank
In 2016, IFC began a new project with South Indian Bank (SIB), a mid-sized private bank (currently third largest in southern India). The bank aimed to transform its retail and small and medium enterprise businesses (SMEs). SIB’s transformation strategy was to improve its digital capabilities to drive customer engagement and mobilize deposits.
English | 24 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 23, 2020
How Natural Capital Approaches Can Support Sustainable Investments and Markets
Nature’s current decline, underpinned by unsustainable consumption and production patterns, population dynamics, deforestation, and land use change, is a clear risk to business, markets, and society. The way that businesses measure, value, relate to, and account for the interaction between nature and people must evolve, and quickly. This note underscores the urgency of action and shares ways companies can use natural capital approaches to help maintain both nature and their ongoing role in advancing prosperity and development in emerging markets.
English | 8 pages — October — Note 92 | IFC 2020
Oct 23, 2020
When Trade Falls—Effects of COVID-19 and Outlook
This note provides an overview of this year’s multi-body trade forecasts and the extent to which those forecasts were realized as reported across various publications.
English | 36 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 23, 2020
In Partnership: Australia, New Zealand and IFC
IFC working in partnership with the governments of Australia and New Zealand is helping Pacific Island nations tackle their unique development challenges.
Oct 21, 2020
Women-owned enterprises in Vietnam
Perceptions and Potential
Oct 21, 2020
COVID-19 and the Insurance Industry
Why a Gender-Sensitive Response Matters
Oct 21, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on Sub-National Governments
In emerging markets, urban centers feel the brunt of both the health and economic crises, putting subnational governments, or SNGs, front and center in the efforts to contain COVID-19. SNGs in emerging markets face significant challenges brought on by the pandemic, for example, significantly less use of public transit, dramatically lower sales tax revenue due to retail and tourism closures, and limited capacity to mount an effective health response. Low levels of preparedness compound these vulnerabilities.
English | 6 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 20, 2020
Business Pulse Survey: Impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs in Bangladesh
This report summarizes the findings from the COVID-19 Business Pulse Survey conducted through a sample survey of MSMEs in Bangladesh. In keeping with the spirit of the assignment, the study aims to inform IFC and policymakers in Bangladesh about the pulse of the small businesses as they cope with the COVID crisis.
English | 95 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Assessment: Impact on the Nigerian Private Sector and Perspectives on Accelerating the Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching and devastating impact on Nigeria’s economy. This rapid assessment of the COVID-19 impact on the private sector in Nigeria is a supplement to the Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic, which assesses opportunities for and constraints to private sector-led growth.
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Telecoms, Media & Technology
IFC: Building the Digital Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Transport
IFC: A Leading Investor in Emerging Market Transportation
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Global Infrastructure
IFC: Providing Solutions to the World’s Infrastructure Challenges
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Energy
IFC: A Leading Investor in Emerging Markets Energy
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Urban Infrastructure
IFC: A Solutions Provider for Cities and Mayors
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory
Guidance on Community Engagement and Local Benefits
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Upstream Infrastructure
IFC: Upstream Opportunities in Infrastructure
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Sustainable Mining
IFC: A Partner for Sustainable Mining Development
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Water
IFC: A Partner for Water and Municipal Infrastructure
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Municipal & Environmental Infrastructure
A Partner for Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Sri Lanka
The report presents a snapshot of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) across Sri Lanka
Oct 14, 2020
Handbook - Technology and Digitization in Supply-Chain Finance
Digital integration of “traditional” retailers and distributors along supply chains can establish a pathway toward financial inclusion. In this handbook, IFC shares our deep expertise and lessons learned with financial institutions that seek to integrate these traditional businesses into digital-banking networks.
English | 164 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 13, 2020
Creating Markets in Nigeria: Country Private Sector Diagnostics
The Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.
English | 115 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 7, 2020
Creating Markets in Côte d'Ivoire: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
The Cote d’Ivoire Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth & investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.
English - 108 pages | French - 119 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 7, 2020
Non-Financial Services: The Key to Unlocking the Growth Potential of Women-led Small and Medium Enterprises for Banks
A joint report by IFC and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, how non-financial services are the key to unlocking the growth potential of women-led businesses.
English | 65 pages | 2020 IFC/FMO
Oct 7, 2020
Non-Financial Services - The Key to Unlocking the Growth Potential of Women-led SMEs for Banks
IFC and FMO (Dutch entrepreneurial development bank) joint report on how nonfinancial services help women-led SMEs grow while also providing a return on investment for banks and other financial institutions
English | 66 pages | 2020 IFC
