IFC 2008.ppt

CREATING OPPORTUNITY IFC 2008 Creating Opportunity IFC’s Vision: That poor people have the opportunity to escape poverty and to improve their lives IFC is a social enterprise, a development finance institution that fosters economic growth in developing countries through investments and advisory services. IFC demonstrates the profitability of investments in emerging markets, encouraging further investment by private sector financiers. IFC accepts substantial business risks, going where other investors are unwilling to. Owned by 180 member countries IFC is the main driver of private sector development in the World Bank Group Collaborates with other members of the group, including the World Bank (IBRD and IDA) and MIGA. Global: Headquartered in Washington, D.C. Local: More than 100 offices worldwide Bringing Solutions to Clients IFC is responding to rising demand for private sector financing and expertise. IFC brings solutions to clients through investments and advisory services. IFC helps fill unmet needs by directing capital and knowledge to areas not yet benefiting from growth in emerging markets. To be close to clients, more than half of IFC’s 3,100 staff work in field offices. IFC’s Global Reach Strategic Priorities Assisting IDA countries, other frontier markets, conflict-affected countries, and areas of middle-income countries where 70% of poor people live, with emphasis on smaller businesses and agribusiness Building long-term relationships with local companies Addressing climate change and promoting environmental and social sustainability Helping the private sector strengthen infrastructure, health, and education Developing local financial markets IFC Business Solutions: Financial Products Loans and intermediary services Equity and quasi-equity Loan participations Structured finance Risk management products Trade finance Subnational finance Treasury operations IFC Business Solutions: Advisory Services Five main business lines: Business enabling environme