Featured Publications

Mar 24, 2021

Armenia Women Entrepreneurship Study

This report presents a synthesis of the main findings of both a qualitative study conducted among women entrepreneurs in Armenia and a quantitative survey conducted among over 400 Armenian businesses. The two studies focused on revealing the patterns, perceptions, opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in Armenia, including those due to COVID-19. 

English | 120 pages | 2021 IFC

Mar 5, 2021

Building Inclusive Supply Chains

IFC’s latest publication “Building Inclusive Supply Chains” shows how MUJI has built an inclusive supply chain positively impacting on small producers at the base of the pyramid (BOP) who are mostly women, and how its stakeholders perceive its benefits. The report reflects direct feedback gathered during interviews and surveys conducted by IFC with different stakeholders in MUJI's supply chain -- including producers, customers, employees, and management. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities that stem from engagement with the BOP producers in emerging markets. It also provides insights into good practice in incorporating the BOP producers into global value chains, drawing on MUJI’s experiences.

Feb 3, 2021

Kyrgyz Republic - Inspection Reform Case Study

The paper examines different stages of inspection reforms that took place in the Kyrgyz Republic over a 13-year period (2006-2019) with the goal of informing and assisting policymakers, experts, and government officials undertaking or wishing to undertake similar efforts elsewhere. By providing detailed explanations of measures taken, milestones reached, and lessons learned, the authors hope to reveal the complexities of the reform process, lay out different policy options for inspection reform, and detail the implications of various approaches.

English | 36 pages | 2021 IFC

Jan 26, 2021

Creating Markets in Ukraine: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Ukraine Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.

English | 154 pages | 2021 IFC

Dec 9, 2020

Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Asyaport, Infrastructure, Turkey

The case study explores how the company has taken action to promote equal opportunities and highlights the the implementation of the company’s Environmental and Social Action Plan.

7 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary

Nov 7, 2020

Enhancing Financial Capability and Inclusion in Uzbekistan: A Demand-Side Assessment

IFC has conducted a financial capability and inclusion survey in Uzbekistan in 2020. This report provides key findings of the survey and recommendations across three main areas: (1) financial inclusion, (2) financial capability, and (3) financial consumer protection. The other sections of the report provides a detailed overview of the results of the financial capability survey, summarizes key findings of the report (executive summary), introduces the methodology of the survey in chapter one, and focuses on the overall level of financial inclusion in Uzbekistan in chapter two. Chapter three is an overview of the levels of financial capability in Uzbekistan, specifically financial knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of respondents. Chapter four explores the relationship between financial inclusion and financial capability. The final chapter looks into financial consumer protection practices in the country.

English | 80 pages | 2020 IFC

Nov 7, 2020

Повышение финансовой компетентности и финансовой доступности в Узбекистане. Оценка со стороны спроса

В настоящем отчете представлены основные результаты исследования и рекомендации по трем основным направлениям: 1. Уровень доступа к финансовым услугам, 2. Уровень финансовой компетентности, 3. защита прав потребителей финансовых услуг.

Russian | 88 pages | 2020 IFC

Nov 7, 2020

Enhancing Financial Capability and Inclusion in Uzbekistan: A Demand-Side Assessment

IFC has conducted a financial capability and inclusion survey in Uzbekistan in 2020. This report provides key findings of the survey and recommendations across three main areas: (1) financial inclusion, (2) financial capability, and (3) financial consumer protection. The other sections of the report provides a detailed overview of the results of the financial capability survey, summarizes key findings of the report (executive summary), introduces the methodology of the survey in chapter one, and focuses on the overall level of financial inclusion in Uzbekistan in chapter two. Chapter three is an overview of the levels of financial capability in Uzbekistan, specifically financial knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of respondents. Chapter four explores the relationship between financial inclusion and financial capability. The final chapter looks into financial consumer protection practices in the country.

English | 80 pages | 2020 IFC

May 28, 2020

COVID-19 Economic Impact: Europe and Central Asia

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a major economic impact on Europe and Central Asia. IFC is working with existing clients in the region to evaluate where our support is needed most.

English | 2 pages | 2020 IFC

Nov 25, 2019

Achieving Peak Performance in Pharmaceuticals: A Case Study

This case study describes how Hemofarm, a renowned pharmaceutical company with manufacturing facilities across the Balkans, achieved peak performance by implementing resource efficiency measures.

Oct 1, 2019

The Manifold Benefits of Energy-Efficient Technologies: A Case Study

Learn how a soda ash producer sharpened competitiveness, improved sustainability and uncovered hidden revenue streams by investing in energy-efficient technologies, such as fluidized bed boilers.

Feb 18, 2019

Country Private Sector Diagnostic. Creating Markets in Uzbekistan

Feb 18, 2019

Диагностика частного сектора. Создание рынков в Узбекистане

Feb 6, 2019

Taking Women Entrepreneurs to the Bank in Romania

English 52| IFC

Aug 22, 2018

Assesment of Tax Compliance Costs for Businesses in the Kyrgyz Republic

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the costs borne by the private business for compliance with the tax legislation requirements. This study shall serve as a basis for elaboration of recommendations on tax administration governance, and may also be used as a benchmark against which the efficiency of adopted reforms will be judged.

English 61| IFC

Aug 22, 2018

Исследование затрат бизнеса на соблюдение обязательных требований Налогового законодательства в Кыргызской Республике

Целью исследования IFC являлось оценка годовых расходов бизнеса на соблюдение требований налогового законодательства и законодательства по платежам по социальному страхованию (включая расчет сумм налогов и обязательных платежей; заполнение и сдачу налоговой, финансовой и статистической отчетности; прохождение налоговых проверок и выполнение других процедур, вытекающих из налоговых обязательств).

English 61| IFC

Apr 10, 2018

Waste Heat Recovery in Turkish Cement Industry

Mar 1, 2018

Assessment of Tax Compliance Costs for Businesses in Tajikistan

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the costs borne by the private business for compliance with the tax legislation requirements. This study shall serve as a basis for elaboration of recommendations on tax administration governance, and may also be used as a benchmark against which the efficiency of adopted reforms will be judged.

English 61| IFC

Mar 1, 2018

Исследование затрат бизнеса на соблюдение обязательных требований Налогового законодательства в Республике Таджикистан

Целью исследования IFC являлось оценка годовых расходов бизнеса на соблюдение требований налогового законодательства и законодательства по платежам по социальному страхованию (включая расчет сумм налогов и обязательных платежей; заполнение и сдачу налоговой, финансовой и статистической отчетности; прохождение налоговых проверок и выполнение других процедур, вытекающих из налоговых обязательств).

English 61| IFC

Jan 23, 2018

Armenia Gender Project - Supporting Women to Help Reduce Poverty

Dec 19, 2017

Creating Markets in Kazakhstan: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

A new joint IFC and World Bank private sector diagnostic study has identified Kazakhstan’s wheat, livestock, and transport and logistics sectors to have great potential to increase private sector investment, create new markets, and boost job creation.

English | 46 pages | 2017 IFC

Dec 19, 2017

Диагностика частного сектора Казахстана

В данном отчете, который является одной из двух пилотных оценок, представлены результаты совместной диагностики частного сектора Международной финансовой корпорации (IFC) и Всемирного банка в Казахстане.

2017, IFC

Nov 27, 2017

Suyla gelen nakit akışı

Nov 27, 2017

Cash flows with water

Jul 19, 2017

Solid Waste Efficiency Case Study