Documents & Reports

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors Resolution ; No. 283 : Use of IFC's FY24 Net Income - Retained Earnings and Designation of Retained Earnings (English)

On December 18, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors adopted resolution number two hundred and eighty-three. It was resolved that: (i) the transfer of the Corporation’s FY24...

Reassessing Risk in Emerging Market Lending : Insights from GEMs Consortium Statistics (English)

Emerging markets have long been viewed as high-risk destinations for investment, particularly investments in companies. Although macroeconomic and political stability risks are higher, this perception...

How Emerging Market Companies are Withstanding Global Interest Rate Shifts (English)

This International Finance Corporation (IFC) Research Note analyzes the cost of borrowing for firms in emerging and developing economies, changes in their debt structure, and indicators of indebtedness...

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors Resolution ; No. 282 : Financial Statements, Accountants’ Report and Administrative Budget (English)

On October 25, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors adopted resolution number two hundred and eighty-two. It was resolved that the Board of Governors of the Corporation consider...

IFC Mobile Money Scoping Country Report: Uzbekistan (English)

Card enabled payment service providers (PSPs) exist in Uzbekistan such as CLICK and UPAY. Very few banks have mobile banking application for retail customers. However, some PSPs have web portals and mobile...

IFC Mobile Money Scoping Country Report: Turkey (English)

The Turkish financial sector is highly advanced. However, stakeholders appear less driven to promote accesfinancis to financial services other than payment services. Currently all major banks and 2 of...

IFC Mobile Money Scoping Country Report: Tanzania (English)

Currently, 5 mobile money solutions are offered in Tanzania. The telecom sector has dramatically improved access through mobile money. Over 40 percent of mobile money subscribers are active on a 90-day...

IFC Mobile Money Scoping Country Report : Ethiopia (English)

The Ethiopian government, through Ethio telecom, often imposes nationwide, politically motivated internet filtering. Under a 2012 law regulating the telecommunication industry, attempts by journalists...

IFC Mobile Money Scoping Country Report : Cambodia (English)

Currently 6 mobile money solutions are in place in Cambodia. One 3rd party processor, one bank and 4 MFI solutions are available in the market. While there is some regulation in place it is not fully integrated...

プロカフェコール S.A : ファクトシート (Japanese)

包括的なビジネスのケーススタディ: 心臓血管財団 (FCV) - ファクトシート (Japanese)

This brief talks about the performance of Fundación Cardiovascular (FCV) in Colombia, financed by IFC. Established in 1986 as a nonprofit foundation by a group of cardiologists to address the more than...

ジャイン灌漑システム株式会社 : ファクトシート (Japanese)

This brief talks about the performance of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (JISL) in India financed by IFC. JISL, an integrated agribusiness, is the largest manufacturer of micro irrigation systems (MIS) in...

上海富路商業サービス有限公司 (F-Road) : ファクトシート (Japanese)

ECOM アグロインダストリアル株式会社 : ファクトシート (Japanese)

This brief talks about the performance of Ecom Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd. (ECOM) financed by IFC. ECOM is a global commodity trading and processing company specializing in coffee, cotton, cocoa, and...

Resolution No. 281 - 2018 IFC General Capital Increase Resolution No. 272 : Amendment to Extend the Subscription Deadline (English)

IFC Financing to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the Poorest Countries (English)

IFC is working to develop solutions to close the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) financing gap, collaborating with 129 financial institutions (FIs) across 39 International Development Association...

Creating Inclusive Employment in Supply Chains through Factory-based Programs : Levi Strauss & Co.’s Worker Well-being Initiative (English)

Global apparel supply chains are often associated with poor working conditions. However, Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies, recognizes that worker wellbeing...

Promoting Resilience in Rural Communities in Kenya : How the Village Nut Company Uses Inclusive Employment to Support its Growth and its Workers (English)

The migration of young people from rural areas to urban centers poses a challenge to many companies with operations in remote locations. The Village Nut Company, a macadamia nut processing business in...

Supporting Informal Waste Pickers : NEPRA Lowers Risks and Increases Efficiency through Inclusive Employment Practices (English)

NEPRA Resource Management Private Limited (NEPRA) is a large Indian waste management and recycling company. This case study focuses on NEPRA’s initiatives to support waste pickers in its supply chain...

Revolutionizing E-commerce : How Evermos is Creating Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Expanding Market Access through Social Commerce (English)

High costs and logistical challenges are just two of the barriers that hamper small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and microentrepreneurs from fully participating in the growing e-commerce sector. However...