In #Azerbaijan, MSMEs and low-income households will gain greater access to much-needed financing to create jobs.
@IFC_org 's $10 million local currency loan to Bank Respublika makes this possible, with 1/2 earmarked for projects supporting the efficient use of energy resources.
IFC Europe and Central Asia
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The Europe and Central Asia account for @IFC_org, member of @WorldBankGroup and the largest development institution focused exclusively on the private sector.
Joined September 2012
- IFC Europe and Central Asia repostedNew @WorldBankGroup support through the iFIRST project will help the Kyrgyz Republic: ⚡ Encourage electricity efficiency 🔧 Support energy sector reforms 🌏 Reduce harmful emissions 🤝 Unlock results-based climate and carbon finance Learn more: wrld.bg/qaBT50ZaE9C
- IFC Europe and Central Asia repostedMIGA has issued a guarantee to @StanChart to support a 156 million Swiss franc, approximately $200 million, loan to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Kazakhstan’s state-owned railway operator. The financing will help: ➡️Modernize rail infrastructure ➡️Improve freight flows along the
- IFC Europe and Central Asia repostedCreating jobs through private sector mobilization requires strong partnerships. Baroness @JennyChapman and Leslie Maasdorp share how collaboration between @FCDOGovUK, @BritishIntInv, and IFC is unlocking investment and supporting jobs in emerging markets.
00:00 - Efficient management of distressed assets helps unlock lending and growth. @IFC_org is investing €200 million alongside #EOSHolding in Central & Eastern Europe's distressed asset markets, helping mobilize private capital and support jobs: eos-solutions.com/newsroom/press…
- How can 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan unlock more private capital for growth? IFC's Neil McKain shares insights on private equity, venture capital, and the country’s #investment potential. Read the interview.
- IFC Europe and Central Asia reposted#MarchésDeCapitaux | 🎓🌍 Toutes nos félicitations ! La 5e promotion du Master exécutif en marchés de capitaux vient d’obtenir son diplôme ! Ce programme est proposé par IFC- Société financière internationale (Groupe de la Banque mondiale), Paris Europlace, et l’Université
- IFC Europe and Central Asia repostedIn Georgia, a new @WorldBankGroup-backed project will help strengthen regional connectivity between Europe and Asia and create jobs by: 🚞 Upgrading rail freight capacity 🛣️ Modernizing key roads 🚆 Supporting targeted reforms in transport institutions wrld.bg/Tpur50Z74y1
- Creating jobs in emerging markets takes long‑term capital and strong partnerships. That’s why @IFC_org works closely with UK sponsors — backing investments that strengthen economies, expand opportunities, & deliver impact where it matters most. See the impact of our partnership:
- The World Bank Group’s Board discussed a new 2026–2032 Country Partnership Framework for 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, supporting sustainable, private sector-led growth, job creation, clean energy, and investments in people. Find out more:
- IFC is investing up to $10M in Highland Central Asia Fund II — the only institutional #PE fund operating in both #Uzbekistan and the #Kyrgyz Republic. It targets 10–15 #SMEs and builds on a track record of more than 900 #jobs created. Read more: wrld.bg/YcNv50Z75s8
- IFC Europe and Central Asia repostedAcross Europe and Central Asia, mismatched jobs and misallocated talent can hurt productivity. Drawing on data and labor market insights, the TIDES report outlines a roadmap for the region's growth: wrld.bg/w0y050Z6tLK
- The cost of inaction on waste? $361 billion a year. But digital tools are already delivering: 🚛 up to 57% faster collection ⛽️ 29-48% less fuel use ♻️ up to 98% sorting accuracy Read the new @WorldBankGroup report: wrld.bg/2Now50Z4ASw




















