The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the @WorldBankGroup focused on the private sector in developing countries.
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How do we unlock more institutional capital for emerging markets?
#IFCTrendlines explores how @WorldBankGroup's second Emerging Markets CLO is helping build a new asset class for emerging markets—and the role of private investment in creating jobs. wrld.bg/SVjg50ZcM8j
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Small farmers do more than grow food. They help drive jobs. When farmers invest and sell more, they boost demand for services, trade, and rural employment.
This podcast looks at how the @WorldBankGroup’s #AgriConnect is helping to make this happen: wrld.bg/Z5ZY50ZciH3
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Global growth is forecast to slow to 2.5% in 2026 — the lowest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read the @WorldBankGroup's June 2026 Global Economic Prospects to learn more ➡️ wrld.bg/Vusi50ZcktR
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The @WorldBankGroup has closed its second Emerging Markets Securitization Program transaction, bringing total issuance to more than $1 billion and expanding private investment to create jobs & boost growth in emerging markets.
Learn more: wrld.bg/Nt1C50ZbRev
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Jun 16
Mobilizing private capital at scale. The @WorldBankGroup’s latest $509 million emerging markets securitization shows how private capital can help close the development financing gap: wrld.bg/olYk50ZbRZH
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Jun 15
Better policy is one of the foundations of the @WorldBankGroup's #AgriConnect.
For small farmers, policy can be a real growth tool.
Better spending on research, irrigation, and extension can help agriculture deliver more productivity and opportunity.
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The @WorldBankGroup has closed its second Emerging Markets Securitization Program transaction, bringing total issuance to more than $1 billion and expanding private investment to create jobs & boost growth in emerging markets.
Learn more: wrld.bg/gzPL50ZbPef
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Jun 15
Another milestone in mobilizing private capital for development. The @WorldBankGroup has completed its second collateralized loan obligation transaction, bringing total issuance to $1 billion and expanding institutional investment in emerging markets to help create jobs and drive growth. wrld.bg/8A8L50ZbPzm
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Jun 14
Water security is essential for jobs, prosperity, and health. Yet 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water.
Learn how @IFC_org works with clients and partners in emerging markets to deliver solutions that make a difference. wrld.bg/zfRY50YwWsN #WorldWaterDay
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Delighted to be back in #Singapore, a global hub for finance, innovation, and investment.
Looking forward to engaging with government leaders, investors, and CEOs on mobilizing private capital for development and job creation.
Also pleased to join the Asia Infrastructure Forum to discuss how infrastructure investment can drive growth, strengthen resilience, and expand opportunity across Emerging Asia and beyond. @IFC_AsiaPacific
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Why do some firms grow and others stall? This Emerging Market Insights note finds that companies with strong management and technological capabilities are far more likely to perform better.
Read the full article here: wrld.bg/4r2J50ZblSc
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Learn how @WBG_IDA and IFC are supporting Guinea’s agriculture and bringing smallholder farmers into value chains through matching grants:
▶️14,800 jobs created
▶️$6.5M in grants to 20 agribusinesses
▶️$36M in private capital
Learn more: wrld.bg/HRBJ50ZblNW
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Water is economic infrastructure, supporting ~1.7 billion jobs worldwide.
In this conversation with @Diop_IFC, Aliko Dangote @DangoteGroup outlines how investment in reliable water systems can support jobs, food security, and livelihoods: wrld.bg/gzmV50YWFb6
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IFC Guidelines for Blue Finance – Version 2.0 is now available in multiple languages.
IFC’s updated Guidelines provide practical tools for identifying, financing, and reporting on activities that support the #BlueEconomy. Download to learn more: wrld.bg/uyF650ZblFg
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More than 20 million people in Yemen lack access to basic healthcare.
A new IFC-supported teaching hospital will help train the next generation of doctors, create jobs, and expand healthcare services for 160,000 patients annually.
Full story here: wrld.bg/U3A950Zbm8t
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🔴 LIVE NOW: The @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit Pitch Competition 2026 – Finals x.com/i/broadcasts/1jGXggEbP…
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Jun 12
What does it take to rebuild a healthcare system?
In Yemen, it starts with training future doctors.
With @IFC_org support, a new teaching hospital in Aden will train medical students annually, serve 160,000 patients, and create 4,600 jobs.
Read more: wrld.bg/M3ft50ZbiLb
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As the #FIFAWorldCup kicks off, billions of fans around the world will unite through the power of sport. Beyond the pitch, sports are a major source of jobs and growth, supporting tourism, hospitality, and the creative industries.
Delighted to celebrate the tournament with @WorldBankGroup colleagues as we cheer on our favorite teams.
In my recent conversation with @CNN’s @EleniGiokos, we discussed how Africa can harness the growing sports economy to create jobs and opportunity: cnn.com/2026/06/09/world/vid… @CNNAfrica @cnni
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Young people are entering a rapidly changing world, but they are also the most connected and entrepreneurial generation in history.
At the #WBGYouthSummit, I discussed why jobs, MSMEs, digital infrastructure, and innovation are essential to expanding economic opportunity at scale.
The talent is there. The ambition is there. Our responsibility is to create the conditions for young people to turn their ideas into businesses, and businesses into jobs.
Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/live/CHY6s3WFcSE…
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🔴 LIVE NOW: Beyond the Pitch Deck: Both Sides of the Funding Table | WBG Youth Summit 2026 x.com/i/broadcasts/1nJOLLdkn…
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