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Mar 24, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 18, 2019
Feb 6, 2019
English 52| IFC
Aug 22, 2018
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
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
Mar 1, 2018
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
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
Dec 19, 2017
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
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
Nov 27, 2017
Jul 19, 2017