The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the @WorldBankGroup focused on the private sector in developing countries.
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From $35B in FY22 to $112B in FY26. Shriti Vadera, Chair of the @WorldBankGroup Private Sector Investment Lab, reflects on the policies, partnerships, and reforms helping private capital flow at greater scale. bit.ly/4ySaBkn #WBGMeetings
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Private capital is key to unlocking growth and jobs in emerging markets.
Delighted to join @nicolegoldin at @AtlanticCouncil during the #WBGMeetings to discuss de-risking investment, MSMEs, AI, and how we are transforming @IFC_org to mobilize private capital at scale by taking on greater risks, creating investment opportunities, and bringing more investors into developing economies.
BMI Farms shows what’s possible in Guinea: 1,000 hectares cultivated & 300 jobs created across 27 villages.
It’s one of several agribusinesses in the country receiving @WBG_IDA + IFC support to unlock private capital and create jobs. worldbank.org/en/news/featur… #EndPoverty #IDAWorks
What happens when local entrepreneurship meets long-term investment?
In Liberia, the @WorldBankGroup is supporting Fouta Cement in efforts to expand local production, create jobs, and further drive economic growth in the construction sector: wrld.bg/nacv50ZhLz7
What if institutional investors could back emerging-market projects through a familiar bond?
That's IFC's B Bonds. In this Q&A series, Mobilization Matters, IFC Syndications Officer Florencia Bocco explains how B Bonds work: ifc.org/en/interviews/2026/t…
Are investors overlooking opportunities in emerging markets?
From AI to renewable energy, @moodysratings' Atsi Sheth explains why it's time to rethink how we assess emerging-market risk.
Watch the event replay ▶️ bit.ly/4hERCEm #WBGMeetings
Closing the $2.5T trade finance gap is one of the most urgent challenges in development today.
The @WorldBankGroup brings IFC, @MIGA & @WBG_IDA together to address this so SMEs in emerging markets can access finance needed to trade, grow, and create jobs: linkedin.com/pulse/trade-fin…
What does private capital mobilization look like on the ground?
In Thailand, it looks like Dextra: a manufacturer employing more than 1,000 people and supplying infrastructure projects across 55 countries.
Read more: bit.ly/4i0fgLq
More capital for entrepreneurs. More opportunities for growth.
Behind a bank’s decision to lend is a question of risk. IFC and @KCBInKenya are helping address it together—unlocking financing for small businesses to grow & create jobs.
▶️Hear from @kcbgroup CFO Lawrence Kimathi.
What can decades of investment data tell us about emerging-market infrastructure?
@WorldBankGroup research finds that, over the long term, equity investments in core infrastructure delivered returns that compared favorably with public-market benchmarks: ifc.org/en/insights-reports/…
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BMI Farms shows what’s possible in Guinea: 1,000 hectares cultivated & 300 jobs created across 27 villages.
It’s one of 20 agribusinesses in the country receiving IDA + @IFC_org support to unlock private capital & create jobs. bit.ly/4s4DNlV
#IDAworks #AgriConnect
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Mobilizing private capital at scale requires the right platforms.
Today at the #WBGMeetings, we welcomed Luxembourg as the latest donor to @IFC_org’s Sustainable and Resilient Finance Program (SuRF), joining Switzerland.
This blended finance initiative aims to mobilize $30 billion across more than 10 countries by connecting global investors with emerging markets through sustainable bonds and loans.
Great to meet with Finance Minister @RothGilles and strengthen our collaboration to bring more private investment where it is needed most.
Closing the development financing gap requires stronger partnerships. Stephanie von Friedeburg of @Citi shares why collaboration between MDBs and financial institutions is critical to mobilizing more private capital in emerging markets.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ySaBkn
More investment. More opportunities. More jobs.
At #WBGMeetings, global leaders came together to explore how we can unlock more private capital to help businesses grow, strengthen infrastructure, and create jobs across emerging markets.
Watch replay: bit.ly/4hERCEm
🗓️ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 9:00 AM ICT
Hear from Ajay, Annual Meetings Chairman @CarlosDCarvallo, and @IMFNews Managing Director @KGeorgieva at the plenary session of #WBGMeetings in Bangkok, Thailand.
Watch the live event: live.worldbank.org/en/event/…
Expanding investment in emerging markets requires opportunities, structures, and investors to come together.
Learn how the @WorldBankGroup is working to create pathways for private capital to support businesses, infrastructure, and growth: ifc.org/en/what-we-do/sector… #WBGMeetings
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Private capital can help build stronger businesses, skilled
jobs, and resilient infrastructure.
See how @IFC_org-backed investment is helping Dextra, a Thai manufacturer, expand its workforce and global reach: bit.ly/4iJMFLh
Three years ago, the @WorldBankGroup began simplifying and expanding the way it works with investors, financial institutions, governments, and private sector clients.
The result: a record $112 billion in private capital mobilized in FY2026.
Read more: bit.ly/4h8DTUG
🔴 LIVE NOW | Businesses across developing economies need investment to grow, expand, and create jobs.
Join this #WBGMeetings conversation on how mobilizing more private capital can support businesses, economic growth, and job creation. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1YxNrbPeL…
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🔴 LIVE NOW | Join a discussion on how mobilizing more private capital can support businesses, economic growth, and job creation. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1YxNrbPeL…