Featured Publications

Jun 14, 2022

Creating Markets in Albania: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Albania Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides WBG analysis of opportunities and constraints and offers policy options to foster private investment and growth.

English | 198 pages | 2022 IFC

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.

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

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 6, 2019

Taking Women Entrepreneurs to the Bank in Romania

English 52| IFC

Jan 23, 2018

Armenia Gender Project - Supporting Women to Help Reduce Poverty

Nov 27, 2017

Suyla gelen nakit akışı

Nov 27, 2017

Cash flows with water

Jul 19, 2017

Solid Waste Efficiency Case Study

Apr 18, 2017

TBC Bank's Non-Financial Services Strengthen Georgian SME Clients

Dec 2, 2016

Azerbaijan: A Review of the Attitudes and Capacity for Indebtedness

131| 2016 IFC |

Dec 1, 2016

Best Result by Smart Approach

BEST RESULT BY SMART APPROACH

Oct 21, 2016

Profit with Purpose - Making Banking on Women Impactful

English 94| IFC

Oct 21, 2016

Garanti Bank Romania: Striving to Lead - A Study on Women in Banking

English 36| IFC

Oct 7, 2016

IFC in Georgia Fact Sheet

1 page| 2014 @ IFC

Oct 7, 2016

IFC in Azerbaijan Fact Sheet

1 page| 2015 @ IFC

Oct 7, 2016

IFC in Armenia Fact Sheet

IFC in Armenia Fact Sheet

1 page| 2016 @ Copyright

Aug 8, 2016

Boyner Group’s Supply Chain Strengthens Women in Business

English IFC

Jun 30, 2016

Georgia Business Perceptions Survey 2015 (Georgian)

2016 IFC |

Jun 30, 2016

Georgia Business Perceptions Survey 2015 (English)

2016 IFC |

Jun 13, 2016

Best result by smart approach: How do you increase productivity with no additional investment while expanding workspace?

May 30, 2016

Su verimliliği vaka çalişmasi, 2016