"The passion for #Jamaica and its potential” drove Nigel Clarke to the Ministry of Finance of 🇯🇲. Revive his conversation with Alfonso García Mora on the potential of #PPPs to improve lives and the path to development for small countries. #IFCLatinFocus youtube.com/watch?v=27lxGe…

In the #Caribbean, the private sector is poised to drive long-term growth and development. Elizabeth Martínez de Marcano, IFC LAC Regional Director, shares insights into the institution’s work in the region. ➡️ wrld.bg/Mvqr50Sb8Hs #Inclusion #Resilience #Productivity

The #Caribbean is a diverse tapestry of cultures and economies with unique challenges and opportunities. Thanks to people like Jennifer Fievre, IFC is contributing meaningfully to the advancement of this region. Learn about her in this #90SecondsWith episode 📽️👇.

Exploring blue finance opportunities in #Jamaica 🇯🇲! IFC brought together the leading Jamaican banks, the Jamaica Stock Exchange, industry experts, and other key stakeholders for a discussion on the potential of the #BlueEconomy in the nation's financial sector. Learn about it 📽️👇.

Before she started her business, Victoria Gubadet-Torres experienced hard times and worried about how to provide for her children. Thanks to a loan from CARD Bank, she’s now the owner of a thriving small business in the Philippines. Read More: wrld.bg/PjOp50TekFy

On to better infrastructure and services for Jamaicans. Pleased to sign an MOU with the Government of #Jamaica to streamline the development of key #PPP projects in roads, healthcare, water, and renewable energy. This program aims to mobilize more than $2 billion into the

Excellent meeting with the PM of #Jamaica Andrew Holness and key members of his cabinet on the country's development priorities. The island's macroeconomic progress is impressive, positioning Jamaica to attract investments and unlock new opportunities for its people. IFC

Launch your career at The World Bank Group! Our Young Professionals Program (#WBGYPP) needs dynamic individuals like you! 🌐Accepting applications Sept 1-30, 2024 ℹ️ Info Sessions Sept 4: wrld.bg/Qa8a50TeQcj Sept 5: wrld.bg/3F9r50TeQe7 Sept 6: wrld.bg/4PKY50TeQeA

Very happy to launch EDGE green building certification in #Jamaica today. This marks an important step toward sustainable development, empowering businesses to build a greener future. Jamaica has the potential to set a new standard for sustainable construction in the

We're kicking off the first World Bank Presidential trip to Fiji in 50 years. Ajay is in the Pacific to see how IDA can better address the unique intertwining challenges facing the region and how the World Bank can better support a more resilient, sustainable Pacific future.

Sustainable agriculture is key to a healthy environment. Explore innovative #AgTech solutions at the IFC Agribusiness Conference and contribute to a greener future. Register now: wrld.bg/8H7E50T4Ngs #IFCAgriConference

The @worldbank is backing Fiji's Health Sector Masterplan to help tackle non-communicable diseases while strengthening health systems to boost climate resilience. This work moves us closer to our goal of providing 1.5 billion people with healthcare.

Climate-related disasters have cost Europe a staggering €650 billion, deeply impacting financial institutions (FIs). #ClimaLab, a new IFC initiative is designed to equip FIs with the tools to manage climate risks & drive sustainable investments. wrld.bg/j5X050TclBF

What a privilege to visit Tuff Gong Studio and the #BobMarley Museum in Jamaica. Marley's legacy is more than music—it's a powerful force for unity, freedom, and social justice that continues to inspire the world. His heritage is a testament to #Jamaica's extraordinary talent and

Traditional steel production is a major CO2 emitter. At Boston Metal, scientists are using clean, renewable electricity to convert iron ore into steel through innovative technology called Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE). Learn more about #GreenSteel.

The global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in 3 years in 2024—but at a level that is weak by recent historical standards. Read the Global Economic Prospects 2024 report ➡️ wrld.bg/OtRo50SmIsa #GEP2024

It was a pleasure talking to Ali Bekhtaoui from AFP News Agency about recent trends on foreign direct investment in emerging countries and the importance of private sector investments in the poorest countries. You can read the full interview (in French) here: wrld.bg/qMlQ50ThkXV

Asia accounts for 50% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with hard-to-abate sectors like steel contributing 25%. Adopting technologies and sustainable practices that can reduce these emissions will be a real game changer. Our new partnership with Indonesia's PT Gunung Raja Paksi

Steel is vital for construction, but it is also a major greenhouse gas emitter. That is why IFC is investing $60 million in Indonesia's largest private steel manufacturer to support its shift to lower-carbon production. Learn more: wrld.bg/BUEl50ThCOo #ClimateAction

Learn about IFC’s Building Resilience Index: A tool to help developers and investors evaluate real estate resilience and adopt measures to increase safety—especially important as natural hazards in vulnerable cities are on the rise. 👉wrld.bg/1G8n50T2llo