IFC operates on a commercial basis. We invest exclusively in for-profit projects in developing countries, and we charge market rates for our products and services. In FY18, we made $11.6 billion in long-term investments in 366 projects. In addition, we mobilized nearly $11.7 billion to support the private sector in developing countries.
Impact Investing and the SDGs. The adoption of the SDGs and the launch of the Financing for Development agenda in 2015 has given a strong boost to impact investing. The need to achieve SDGs- which will require $5-7 trillion/year of financing - has changed the conversation around impact from project level impacts, often in small social enterprises, to how to achieve impact at scale.
Investments. Invest in Capacity Building 51 projects are completed; so connecting the capacities they are gaining in the short term to a longer-term perspective is important. If capacity building is effective, NGOs should be able to apply their acquired experience and skills to manage future projects
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Development Reach. The impact of IFC's investments in funds in 2020: 1.2MILLION JOBS SUPPORTED. 304 THOUSAND JOBS FOR WOMEN SUPPORTED. 594 THOUSAND NEW JOBS CREATED. 570 SMEs REACHED. A company or entrepreneur seeking to establish a new venture or expand an existing enterprise can approach IFC directly. The investment proposal can be submitted ...
The use of blended finance allows us to fill financing gaps by addressing market barriers and attracting private sector investments to areas of high development impact. Advisory. We offer governments and business advisory services to help establish the necessary conditions to attract the most private capital. IFC Asset Management Company
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The World Bank supports significant investment in global fiber digital infrastructure to expand broadband connectivity to all— people and businesses-- by 2030. But there are challenges: the size of investment required; potentially lower returns in connecting rural areas, where the unserved population mostly lives; and major gaps in data regarding existing telecom infrastructure.
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ISSF’s investments in these 11 companies mobilized an additional US9.14 million from the private sector. Finally, ISSF invested US$1.32 million in nine companies through the Innovative Futures, post‑COVID‑19 note. Of the investments made by the ISSF directly and indirectly, 24% are women‑led and 53% are youth‑led.
More recently, IDA has intervened in a big way to bring hope to people affected by conflict and violence, including in the MENA region. Of course, IDA is now prioritizing investments to deal with the worst impacts of climate change. Since 2000, IDA has provided more than $88 billion in financial assistance to Arab and Muslim countries.