The IFC, or International Finance Corporation, is a member of the World Bank Group and the world's largest development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in emerging markets. It provides investment, advisory services, and asset management to support private sector development and create jobs in developing countries. Established in 1956, the IFC works to mobilize private capital for projects ranging from small businesses to large-scale infrastructure, helping to reduce poverty and improve living standards.
IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank) - Our commitment to alleviating poverty and creating opportunity is reflected in our values: As a member of the World Bank Group,
IFC has two overarching goals:
- End extreme poverty by 2030
- Boost shared prosperity—in every developing country
