About

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group. It is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC offers a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty. Investment Services: Loans: IFC provides loans to private enterprises, typically with maturities ranging from 7 to 12 years. These loans can be denominated in major international currencies or local currencies, facilitating companies' access to capital in their operating environments. Equity Investments: By taking equity stakes in companies, IFC helps businesses grow, innovate, and achieve sustainable development goals. This involvement also enables IFC to influence corporate governance positively. Trade and Commodity Finance: Through programs offering guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, and loans, IFC supports trade in emerging markets, enhancing global trade flows and economic integration. IFC structures blended finance as debt, equity, risk-sharing, or guarantee products with different rates, tenor, security, or rank. Under select facilities, they can also be performance-based incentive structures. IFC Achieves Record $56 Billion in Investments for FY 2024 Advisory Services: IFC offers tailored advisory services to help companies improve operational performance, sustainability, and competitiveness. This includes guidance on adopting best practices, enhancing productivity, and structuring public-private partnerships to improve access to infrastructure and basic services.

Eligibility

• SMEs to large enterprises