THE IFC

BY MJ DESCHAMPS A MEMBER of the World Bank group, the IFC focuses largely on helping developing countries to achieve sustainable growth through leveraging private investments, and mobilising capital in international financial markets, In 2012, for instance, IFC investments reached more than USD20 billion. Over the past eight years, inclusive business models have accounted for between 7% and 10% of IFC's annual commitment (USD7 billion), with the organisation working with over 300 inclusive business clients in more than 80 countries; reaching over 250 million ...


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