How to accelerate development in an age of global crisis? How to support global public goods? What's needed from the international community? Join our event on April 13 at 2 pm ET to find out the answers and ask your questions. wrld.bg/sGvs50NGQot #ReshapingDevelopment

Great conversation with Afsaneh Beschloss, CEO RockCreek on scaling #ImpactInvesting in times of crises and why climate change and poverty should be addressed together.

Enjoyed marking the fourth anniversary of the Operating Principles for Impact Management and meeting colleagues from many of the signatory organizations. #ImpactInvesting

Many thanks to Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 for the generous contribution to IFC’s Economic Resilience Action program and help to de-risk private sector investments in #Ukraine. It was a pleasure to be present in this important signature with the presence of Minister Sergii Marchenko

The use of #BlendedFinance can help create new markets and attract investments where they are most needed. Find out how IFC is working with the Government of Korea to support climate action and innovative digital solutions in developing economies: wrld.bg/8RLV50NLCEK

Two hour line to pick up a rental car Avis Car Rental counter in Charleston International Airport. We try harder?

🗂 From the archive: Private investment across Asia, Latin America, Africa, Central, and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East dropped by 22% in 2022 according to data from Global Private Capital Association. Adva Saldinger investigates the reasons behind the trend. #privateequ... devex.com/news/the-chall…

33 years ago today, Bill Watterson '80 spoke to graduating Kenyon seniors on the creative life, noting "To invent your own life's meaning is not easy, but it's still allowed, and I think you'll be happier for the trouble."

Great to see this story of an entrepreneur supported by IFC's investment in Mibanco. With the additional support of the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative, Mibanco is reaching more entrepreneurs like Maritza #blendedfinance.

“We rely on the experience, resources, and skills of IFC to create environments in very fragile refugee situations that can attract investments by the private sector.” Filippo Grandi on our partnership to improve the lives of forcibly displaced people. #WorldRefugeeDay UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Ajay Banga launched WorldBank Group Private Sector Investment Lab, a new initiative to scale investment in emerging markets, co-chaired by Mark Carney & Shriti Vadera Prudential.wrld.bg/12uz50OUTVg

0.6% of the world population are refugees or asylum seekers. Most of them are in low- and middle-income countries.

Unemployment, underutilized skills, informality, and crime are symptoms of a stagnant economy, where job opportunities are scarce and poverty and vulnerability run rampant. blogs.worldbank.org/voices/amid-sl… via WorldBank

Berisha and Ademi are thriving small-business owners in Kosovo. Equipped with a loan from the IFC Small Loan Guarantee Program, they are realizing their dreams. How IDA’s private sector window is empowering female entrepreneurs: wrld.bg/4R3n50P9EOn #IDAworks

JUST IN: Between July 2022 - June 2023, IFC deployed a record $43.7 billion to tackle food insecurity, build climate resilience, support trade, create jobs, and spur economic growth in developing countries. #IFCimpact

On #EndPovertyDay, I'm inspired by stories like this one of entrepreneurs creating jobs in #Kyrgyz Republic. IFC is proud to support businesses that improve lives. With shared purpose and values, we can end extreme poverty. wrld.bg/FJvz50PXJmA

.IFC invested in #Tanzania’s 1st green bond listed today by CRDB Bank PLC. The investment, to support climate-friendly development, is financed by the International Development Association’s Private Sector Window Local Currency Facility. ➡️ bit.ly/3FAts9Y #IDAworks

The WorldBank Group is strengthening its commitment to job creation with updated procurement requirements. From September 1, 2025, at least 30% of labor costs in international civil works contracts must go to local workers, boosting local economies. wrld.bg/rQKE50WsREV

What is happening at Atlanta Airport? Police outside the arrivals shouting at people.

State of emergency declared in DC because of weather. Surprised that Marriott Bonvoy Assist showed zero flexibility with a non-refundable reservation. I didn’t want to cancel, just shift by a few days. They still charged the full amount. I had Gold Elite status, but had enough.