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New IFC Initiative Helps Banks in Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Egypt Scale Climate Finance
The program is designed to increase climate lending by participating banks in Egypt, Mexico, the Philippines, and South Africa to 30 percent of their portfolios by 2030.
Funding for Research on Access to Energy, WASH, and Food Security for MFIs and Suppliers
The project will entail market studies with rural households in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, to investigate the nexus between energy access, access to WASH, and food security.
IFC and IDB Invest Share System to Help Latin American Financial Institutions Measure Climate Impact
The new agreement allows two of the leading multilateral development banks with focus on the private sector to offer Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions tool to a larger number of financial institutions.
IFC, Aavas Financiers to Help Catalyze Affordable Green Housing Finance for Low-Income Borrowers in India
An endeavor to address a critical gap in affordable green housing in India will benefit scores of low-income borrowers, including women.
IFC Lends Support to UniCredit Leasing to Enhance SME and Climate Financing in Romania
The EUR 27.5 million investment will generate jobs, boost energy-efficiency measures, and help reduce carbon emissions.
GGF and TBC Leasing Expand Access to Local Currency Finance for Energy Efficiency Measures in Georgia
The Green for Growth Fund has provided TBC Leasing with a loan of $5 million equivalent in Georgian lari to bolster energy efficiency measures among small and medium enterprises.
Symbiotics Launches INR 1,260 Million Bond To Finance Indian C&I Solar Developer Fourth Partner Energy Limited
Symbiotics has arranged its first bond, the proceeds of which are solely used to finance renewable energy projects.
IFC Updates CAFI Platform to Help Financial Institutions Measure Climate Impact
IFC has updated its first-of-a-kind online climate impact measurement platform to make it easier for financial institutions to assess the climate eligibility of their investments and estimate the development impact of their climate-related activities.
GGF and DenizBank Expand Access to Green Finance in Turkey with EUR 25 Million Investment
Senior loan of EUR 25 million to new Green for Growth Fund (GGF) partner to increase uptake of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resource efficiency measures in the country.