ifc - international finance corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in emerging markets. Established in 1956 as a member of the World Bank Group, its mission is to advance economic development and improve the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. IFC achieves this by creating markets, mobilizing private capital, and providing financing and investment (including loans and equity), advisory services, and asset management to private businesses and projects.