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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.

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IFC’s $25 Million Investment in Nations Trust Bank to Help Sri Lankan Businesses Continue Operations, Preserve Jobs Amid COVID-19

The financing package will be used by Nations Trust Bank to help small and medium sized enterprises and corporates to stay afloat during the ongoing public health crisis.

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Navigating Through COVID-19: A Snapshot on How the Pandemic Affected MSMEs in Iraq

Country assessment reflecting the impact of the pandemic on banked enterprises

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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.

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IFC, DAVR-BANK Boost Lending to MSMEs and Women-Owned Businesses in Uzbekistan

IFC's $5 million investment will provide critical working capital to help them continue their operations and stay afloat during the ongoing public health crisis.

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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.

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Non-Financial Services: The Key to Unlocking the Growth Potential of Women-Led Small and Medium Enterprises for Banks

This study examines the benefits to banks of integrating non-financial services that can help mitigate barriers facing women-led enterprises into a women-focused SME banking proposition.

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Navigating Through COVID-19: A Snapshot on How the Pandemic Affected MSMEs in Cote d'Ivoire

Country assessment reflecting the impact of the pandemic on banked enterprises

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Bridging the Gap: Emerging Private Sector Response and Recovery Measures for Gender Equality Amid COVID-19

How companies and organizations around the world ensure the economic inclusion and social well-being of their stakeholders

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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.​