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At least 35% of commitments will be allocated in the northeast region of Brazil, one of the most underserved regions in the country. IFC's $20 million investment in the Vinci Impact and Return IV fund, managed by Vinci Capital Partners, highlights IFC's strategic priorities of private sector growth, job creation and mobilization of private capital.

Nutrition and the growth of the food sector in Brazil São Paulo, September 29, 2016 —IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing $40 million in BS&C Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. (WOW! Nutrition), one of the largest companies in the sector of non-carbonated and non-alcoholic beverages in Brazil.

Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 13 th, 2022 —IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, ... IFC's support will promote clean transportation financing to influence the Brazilian banking sector to grow their credit portfolio in the climate-smart vehicle segment, contributing to Brazil's long-term vision of a low-carbon future and the diversification of ...

A key sector for job creation and economic growth in the country, MSMEs have been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, according to the SME Finance Forum, managed by IFC, the finance gap for MSMEs in Brazil stands at around US$107 billion, deterring their productivity and growth potential.

Brazil’s shift to LNG comes as officials have been promoting development of natural-gas based power generation through auctions that encourage private sector participation in the energy sector. IFC’s investments back this strategy to diversify Brazil’s energy matrix while introducing resilience and reliability to the system.

Confidence in the Latin American private sector In FY 02, Brazil was the largest recipient of funds, with a commitment of $619.6 million in 13 projects, followed by Colombia with $219.75 million in four projects, and El Salvador, with one commitment totaling $120 million for helping expand the national electricity distribution network.

The agricultural sector in Brazil struggles with an intensive production system and poor quality top soil. This creates the need for tailor-made fertilizer solutions based on farm-level soil and crop needs. Cibra provides farmers and farmer cooperatives with straights or precise blends of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as micro ...

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IFC’s strategy in Brazil is focused on improving the country’s competitiveness, supporting job creation, infrastructure development and access to financial services for underserved sectors. IFC’s environmental and social standards aim to support sustainable development in various industries in Brazil.

According to a World Economic Forum report, these costs can reach as much as 18 percent of Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product. Improving transport and logistics services will enhance productivity, strengthen local markets and increase competitiveness of exports. These are crucial elements for long-term economic growth and sustainable development.