A delight discussing blue finance 🌊💼on Class CNBC this week. My gratitude to Stefania Spatti for the always engaging conversation! 👏🇮🇹
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As the 10th World Water Forum is happening now, I am pleased to share my visit to VA Tech Wabag Koyambedu Water Reuse Plant in 🇮🇳. Through advanced water recycling & energy recovery systems, the facility efficiently treats waste water while preserving the water quality!

Traditional efforts aren't enough to tackle the digital gap. We need innovative collaboration for scalable financing and infrastructure solutions. Thank you to The Business Times for enabling me to share how private sector participation can drive digital inclusion for all. 💻🤝

During my #SriLanka 🇱🇰 visit, I had the opportunity to be part of this partnership, which will help one of our longstanding clients reach their #NetZero goals!🌿

In #Nepal , IFC’s latest report found that only 23% of female employees are in senior management roles. Banks & regulators in 🇳🇵can do a lot more to change this because more women in business is good business! #IFCgender

New podcast alert for all who are keen to hear about how our partner from sunny #Maldives 🇲🇻, Dhiraagu, is prioritizing climate resilience and gender equality.

#MSMEs are the backbone of any economy, and supporting them is vital for inclusive growth. Great to see our work in #Indonesia 🇮🇩on enabling access to finance for small businesses.

#Water 💧touches the most fundamental aspects of life and is key🔑 to prosperity and growth. Looking forward to the insightful discussions at 10th World Water Forum in #Indonesia .

Exciting developments in 🇮🇳
With IFC's financing of up to $500 mn to HDFC Bank, women—especially microloan borrowers in semi-urban & rural areas will see a boost in access to finance. This step will promote gender equality, financial inclusion, & socio-economic empowerment in 🇮🇳

IFC's commitment to financial inclusion in #India is paving the way for millions to access finance💵, empowering individuals & businesses alike. This partnership🫱🏽‍🫲🏿with Northern Arc underscores exactly that commitment.

#Tourism 🌴is vital to livelihoods in #Fiji 🇫🇯. By choosing a sustainable path, the industry can continue to help drive green, resilient, inclusive economic growth. IFC is pleased to have the support of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 & @mfatNZ for its work in this sector in Fiji.

Inequitable hiring & sociocultural constraints are some of the barriers that affect the career journeys🛣️of women in banking👩🏽‍💼. Pleased to see IFC's report on this from emerging South Asia which looks into what holds back women's progress & recommends solutions to address this.

Empowering #SMEs is crucial for resilience💪🏽& growth📈. In the #Philippines , our partnership to support small businesses through #insurance protection will be a game-changer, fostering stability and opportunity in the economy.

Exciting times ahead for #fintech in #Philippines 🇵🇭! IFC is proud to support growth of the fintech space, driving financial inclusion & innovation, and leading to economic progress.

In #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬, employees lose 13.7 workdays📅 each year due to caring responsibilities. These costs are substantial and far reaching. Our latest report on #TacklingChildcare 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦shares crucial insights + business opportunities in boosting family friendly workplace policies.

In #Mongolia 🇲🇳, #SMEs are key drivers of economic growth & job creation. Yet, they often struggle to secure funding. IFC’s loan will help M bank to expand digital financial services to entrepreneurs—especially women—boosting inclusion & prosperity.

Rising heat☀️across #India is a rising concern for the country's growth. As temperatures♨️rises, so will the demand for cooling🍃. Have a look at this insightful report on climate investment opportunities in #India Cooling.

Scaling e-mobility in #India 🇮🇳! IFC's new partnership is supporting the development and deployment of over 8000 electric vehicles🚘across the country.

During my visit to  #SriLanka , I had an insightful interview with DailyFT discussing the country’s economic potential & the pivotal role of the private sector. We also discussed avenues that need to be explored for 🇱🇰 to achieve inclusive growth: ft.lk/top-story/IFC-…

.IDA - World Bank helps countries chart their own future. #SouthKorea 's journey from poverty to prosperity is a great example of IDA's impact. #IDAworks