IFC in Europe and Central Asia

In FY07, IFC invested $1.8 billion in Europe and Central Asia, with the largest share of investments going to Russia and Turkey. These investments cover a wide range of sectors, including financial markets, agribusiness, IT, manufacturing, infrastructure and retail. More...

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Promoting Regulatory Reform, Improving Business Environment in Southeast Europe
IFC is assisting countries in southeast Europe to set the reform agenda and sustain the pace of reforms. According to the latest Doing Business report, the economies of the region are among the fastest reforming in the world.
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IFC’s Role in Russia’s Agribusiness and Infrastructure
In June 2008, the 12th annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum brought together more than 2,000 local and international businesspeople, experts, economists, and state officials to Russia’s ... Full Story »

IFC Helps Southeast European Countries Improve Corporate Governance Practices
Bulgaria recently adopted its first corporate governance code with help from IFC’s Global Corporate Governance Forum. Full story... Full Story »

Building Relationships in the Ukrainian Construction Industry
IFC’s Ukraine Leasing Development Project designed a public education campaign aimed to increase awareness of leasing among entrepreneurs and the number of lessors. To reach potential lessees in the ... Full Story »

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IFC in Europe and Central Asia in FY07

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IFC in Europe and Central Asia

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Joint IFI Action Plan in support of banking systems and lending to the real economy in Central and Eastern Europe

IFC Partners with Belarusky Narodny Bank to Expand Trade Finance in Belarus

IFC Supports Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Financial Infrastructure in Kyrgyz Republic

IFC Helps Kyrgyz Companies Better Cope with Risks and Crises

IFC Identifies Areas for Improvement to Advance Food Safety in Georgia

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