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Brazil is the seventh-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world. In alignment with its Paris Climate Agreement target, the country is committed to reducing 43 percent of GHG emissions between 2005 and 2030. To achieve this, the country needs an increased share of sustainable biofuels and clean energy in its energy mix.

IFC has invested in Brazil's private sector since 1957 to address the country's most critical development challenges, including urbanization, social inclusion, competitiveness and productivity, and management of natural resources. About IFC

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.

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.

São Paulo, Brazil, November 24, 2021 — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and CAIXA, a Brazilian state-owned bank, are partnering to structure and implement public street lighting projects for Brazilian municipalities.

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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.

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IFC’s strategy in Brazil focuses on promoting access to finance and developing capital markets to reach low-income individuals, microenterprises, and small businesses. IFC seeks to strengthen infrastructure and public services, including health and education, by increasing private sector participation.