International Finance Corporation

Overview

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group that was created to support private sector development, mobilize private capital and provide advisory and risk mitigation services.

Description

A member of the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) offers loans, equity investments, advisory services and technical assistance to private companies with the intent of alleviating poverty and promoting open and competitive markets in developing countries. As of 2011, IFC has 182 member countries, total assets of USD 68.5 billion and USD 12.2 billion mobilized to 518 projects.

Organization's Website

www.ifc.org

MicroCapital Universe Profile

The World Bank Group: http://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=The+World+Bank+Group

Contact Information

Headquarters
International Finance Corporation
2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20433 USA
Tel: (202) 473-3800
Fax: (202) 974-4384
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Additional Resources

IFC Helps Expand Access to Natural Disaster Insurance for Emerging Market Farmers
http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/media.nsf/content/SelectedPressRelease?OpenDocument&UNID=F9996ACE0AFCD73C8525768000544BB7

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