📢New Deal Alert! IFC invests in Parsons Nutritionals Pvt Ltd., a key player in India's contract manufacturing landscape, aiming to boost growth & opportunities in the FMCG market.
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Private sector engagement is key to boost Sri Lanka’s growth & pave the way for a resilient future. Good exchange today with his Hon. Shehan Semasinghe, State Minister of Finance, Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe, Central Bank Governor, & their esteemed colleagues. #WBGMeetings

DYK? Green, Social, & Sustainability(GSS) bonds promote sustainability & provide the financing needed to meet climate targets. With support from HSBC & Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱, IFC & NSE India hosted a 2-day training exploring the potential of GSS bonds in driving 🇮🇳’s sustainable development

Productive discussion with Sumant Sinha, CEO of ReNew, a key player in #India 's energy landscape. Good prospect for collaboration to advance renewable energy and foster sustainable development.

Nepal has tremendous prospect to pivot into a green economy. A good discussion with Nepal FM Barsha man Pun & the Nepal delegation at the #WBGMeetings on ways IFC can support the country in building a robust private sector. 🏗️🌍🤝

The private sector is key to boosting Bangladesh's economy. An honor to meet with Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder to discuss how IFC can continue supporting working capital financing for private sector clients.
#WBGMeeting

Don't miss the #WBGMeetings this April 15-20! Leaders from government, private sector, civil society, and academia converge in DC to tackle global development issues.

Be part of the conversation and join us online: wrld.bg/Q5uF50RfK0B

Curious about the impact of gender norms on economic behavior?

This paper dives deep into global patterns of gender attitudes and their relationship with labor market dynamics using the power of data.

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The #WBGMeetings offer a unique opportunity to interact with gov't officials, private sector, youth leaders & development experts & more! Watch our live events on April 17 & 18: wrld.bg/8qbq50RbCpC

🛫🇱🇰 IFC South Asia Regional Director visits #SriLanka :
🫱🏾‍🫲🏽meets Kanchana Wijesekera, Shehan Semasinghe, CBSL Governor
📝partners with Citizens Development Business Finance PLC to scale up green finance
👥meets development & pvt sector partners
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📢Here's the latest on IFC's work in #SriLanka !
♻️ IFC partners with Citizens Development Business Finance PLC to support the Bank
♻️ Expand climate finance product offerings
♻️ Improve environmental & social management systems

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Our first USD working capital loan in Bangladesh will empower businesses hit by the dollar shortage in the country. With a $30M investment in PRAN-RFL Group, we're boosting resilience, creating jobs, promoting gender diversity, & strengthening the economy.
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From a family of Beninese doctors was born Wally Badarou, a musician & composer who rocked with the likes of Mick Jagger & others. On Season 4 of IFC’s #CreativeDevelopment podcast 🎧, hear about his advocacy for the rights of composers in the digital era! wrld.bg/FMJL50R6zBy

What does climate 🌱 have to do with football ⚽️ (soccer, for our US friends)?

Rules📑

In the latest #IFCexplained , learn how football regulations created a level playing field for the sport and helped it grow - and how green #taxonomies can do the same for climate finance.

Access to finance 💰 is a critical obstacle for many #SMEs . Through a new collaboration🤝 with Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC in #SriLanka , we're enabling the bank to extend its services to a wider array of small businesses. Learn more: wrld.bg/Smfy50R79Xk

🚨 New IFC & DBS Bank partnership:
 
✨Helps bridge the global trade finance gap  
✨Targets climate-eligible trade transactions
✨Represents IFC’s 1st partnership with a Southeast Asian bank under its Global Trade Liquidity Program
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In #Nepal 🇳🇵, IFC partnered with UN Global Compact, Nepal Stock Exchange, United Nations in Nepal, & UN Women Nepal to ring the #GenderBell 🛎️, calling for businesses & markets to invest more in women’s employment & leadership roles.

#AccelerateEquality WBG Gender

#ThrowbackThursday ! Last week, IFC's Wendy Werner addressed the @Winpeforum, sharing insights on global trends and opportunities driving investment into IN’s funds. She also underscored the role played by private equity in unlocking India's full growth potential. #WLS24