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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and developing economies.

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A strong and engaged private sector is indispensable to ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. That’s where IFC comes in—we have more than 60 years of experience in unlocking private investment, creating markets and opportunities where they’re needed most.

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Since 1956, IFC has invested more than $321 billion in emerging markets and developing economies.

IFC at a glance

IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges.

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    Farmers Reached 30
  • 211 Billion
    in Trade-Finance Volume 30
  • 459 Billion
    in Impact from SME loans 30
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    Building Better lives 45

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