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Sep 17, 2010

Investment Climate in the Kyrgyz Republic as Seen by Small and Medium Enterprises

Sep 17, 2010

Survey of Corporate Governance Practice in the Kyrgyz Republic

Sep 14, 2010

Vietnam Corporate Governance Project - Newsletter No. 1

This newsletter serves to spotlight the ongoing efforts to create a more open, accountable, and transparent business sector in Vietnam. By drawing attention to specific issues currently facing Vietnam’s corporations, we hope these pages will supplement greater knowledge-sharing activities amongst our friends and partners in both the public and private sectors, so that we may further support the adoption of good corporate governance standards and practices in this dynamic, developing economy.

20 pages || © September 2010 IFC |

Sep 10, 2010

Diversity at the Head Table: Bringing Complementary Skills and Experiences to the Board

Private Sector Opinion 19: A well-functioning board of directors needs diversity of experience and perspectives.

Sep 1, 2010

Алгоритм формирования региональных программ энергосбережения

Sep 1, 2010

Regional Energy Saving Program Development - Comprehensive Approach

Aug 31, 2010

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

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

Aug 24, 2010

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments - SolomonIsland

IFC_Gender and Inv Climate Reform Assessments_SolomonIsland

Aug 24, 2010

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Timor-Leste

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Timor-Leste

Aug 24, 2010

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Tonga

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Tonga

Aug 24, 2010

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Vanuatu

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Vanuatu

Aug 24, 2010

Economic Opportunities for Women in the Pacific

Economic Opportunities for Women in the Pacific

Aug 24, 2010

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments_Samoa

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments_Samoa

Aug 24, 2010

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Papua New Guinea

IFC Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessments Papua New Guinea

Aug 1, 2010

IFC Advisory Services in the Middle East and North Africa Factsheet

IFC Advisory Services in the Middle East and North Africa Factsheet

Aug 1, 2010

На пути к энергосбережению в регионах

Aug 1, 2010

The Road to Regional Energy Savings

Jul 1, 2010

Toolkit 3: Corporate Governance Board Leadership Training Resources Kit

The Board Leadership Training Resources Toolkit provides a comprehensive set of materials and learning tools aimed at enhancing the role that directors play in their boards. It also provides approaches that they can use to ensure that boards and managers adhere to best practices.

Jun 23, 2010

FY11 Business Plan and Budget

While the worst of the global financial crisis has passed, its effects are still felt as the world economy begins to recover. The recovery is, however, likely to be slow, uneven, and fragile. IFC will continue to maximize development impact and additionality within its limited resources, while remaining financially sustainable. Building on its leadership in results measurement, IFC will take the next step and phase in the implementation of forward-looking Corporate development goals.

English | 75 pages | 2010 IFC

Jun 15, 2010

Institutes Share Successes and Challenges in Training Board Directors to Lead Corporate Governance Reforms

Lessons Learned. Too often, board directors have the business acumen but lack a deep comprehension of corporate governance or the leadership skills required to reform policies, practices, and behaviors that can undermine a company’s performance.

Jun 10, 2010

How Can Financial Supervisors Improve the Effectiveness of Corporate Governance?

Private Sector Opinion 18: This paper suggests measures that financial supervisors can take to improve governance in regulated financial institutions.

Jun 4, 2010

2009 Global Microscope

Jun 1, 2010

Measure & Improve Your Labor Standards Performance: Performance Standard 2 Handbook for Labor and Working Conditions

This handbook, developed by IFC in collaboration with SAI (Social Accountability International) for the implementation of IFC's Performance Standard 2, aims to provide an understanding of the management systems and internal staff capabilities required for improving the labor standards performance in a company and its supply chain.

Jun 1, 2010

Getting More Value Out of Sustainability Reporting

This IFC and GRI Good Practice Note will help companies in emerging markets improve relationships with stakeholders and attract investors by better measuring, managing, and reporting their contribution to socially and environmentally sustainable development and demonstrating good corporate governance.

Jun 1, 2010

Strategic Community Investment: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets

This good practice handbook is meant for use by anyone who is interested in developing a company-supported community investment program or improving the performance of an existing one.