It was a pleasure meeting with Danone CEO Antoine de St-Affrique and discuss how we can join forces, notably on climate and sustainable agriculture. Collaboration is key to driving positive change and ensuring a greener future for all.

19 African leaders unveil bold transformation agenda at IDA - World Bank Africa Heads of State Summit, backed by powerful new coalition. wrld.bg/y9Lc50RqI7c #IDA21 #IDAworks

New IFC Sustainable Banking & Finance Network research shows rapid policy reforms driving sustainable finance growth in 66 emerging markets. #SBFN 's 2024 Global Progress Brief & innovative Data Portal provide key insights. Read more: wrld.bg/CwPs50RpizN

Most smallholder farmers don’t have formal insurance, leaving them exposed. IFC invested in PulaAdvisors to help thousands of farmers in emerging markets access insurance to provide protection against floods, droughts & other climate-related events: wrld.bg/wkPf50RfVjF

.IDA - World Bank's grants & low and no-interest loans provide affordable financing in 39 low-income African countries, creating safer & more prosperous communities.

Learn more about how #IDAworks at the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit, April 28-29: wrld.bg/EyU450RleKU #IDA21

Dans le dernier épisode du podcast #CreativeDevelopment , je m'entretiens avec le virtuose de la kora Ablaye Cissoko. De son école de kora au festival 'Au tour des cordes', il veille à ce que cette tradition prospère tout en embrassant l'innovation musicale:

New data from #GEMs Consortium sheds light on the true potential of emerging market investments. With comparable default rates and superior recovery rates, it's time to reconsider perceptions.

More in my op-ed for @FTOpinion: wrld.bg/PWRb50Ro0tq World Bank IFC

Two weeks ago, I sat with Euronews Romania's Sonia Teodoriu to delve into #Romania 's renewable energy potential and strategic partnerships driving private sector-led growth. Watch the interview to discover the role of IFC in this transformative journey. wrld.bg/Efjl50RmAb5

The 2024 IMF - World Bank Group #SpringMeetings are officially over. It was an incredibly productive week of discussions, decisions and strengthened partnerships to drive development progress.
See the highlights of the week with this photo story: wrld.bg/2OB250RmyPk

As we celebrate #EarthDay , let's emphasize the private sector's vital role in sustainable development. By investing in renewable energy, green technologies, and eco-friendly practices, businesses can drive positive change for the economy and the environment.
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And that's a wrap on an intense week of #SpringMeetings ! One key takeaway? The importance of mobilizing the private sector to turn our vision into impact.
From health to energy challenges, IFC stands ready to collaborate with our partners in driving sustainable & inclusive

Ravi de recevoir Nadia Fettah, Min. de l'Écon. & des Finances du #Maroc . Après des réunions annuelles très réussies l'an dernier à Marrakech, nous sommes impatients de continuer à collaborer notamment en matière de #PPP , adaptation et mitigation climatique, agriculture, et

As always, very good to exchange with Jean Lemierre. BNP Paribas Group & IFC have a very strong partnership. Looking at ways to deepen our collaboration in sustainable & climate finance to support the green transition across emerging markets.

Nice meeting again with Sergii Marchenko, #Ukraine 's Finance Minister. We discussed expanding our investments in the country, supporting the energy sector and the reconstruction of the country through the Economic Resilience Action program.

Just had a productive discussion with Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, #Ghana 's Finance Minister Ministry of Finance, Ghana, about agriculture, renewable energy, supporting SMEs and the African Continental Free Trade Area ( #AfCFTA ). Looking forward to strengthening our partnership with Ghana!

I was very happy to sign this memorandum with World Bank Ajay Banga. It will bring our cooperation, also with IFC and MIGA, to the next level. Delivering impact together is more needed than ever in the face of so many challenges.

Always a great pleasure to meet my friend H.E. Sri Mulyani, Minister of Finance of #Indonesia . I look forward to deepening our valued partnership to support Indonesia’s ambitious development agenda.

Great meeting with Mukhtar Babayev, President of #COP29 & Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology. Ahead of COP29 AZ in #Baku , we reaffirmed IFC's dedication to mobilizing the private sector for climate action.

Productive meeting with #Pakistan 's Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb 🇵🇰 We are committed to progress the #PPP agenda of Pakistan and continue driving private investment across key sectors such as #energy , the export industries and mining.

Great catching up with Odile Renaud-Basso, The EBRD President. Exchanged views on how to deepen our collaboration, notably through co-investments to support the energy transition, digitalization, and #Ukraine .