Achieving Affordable & Sustainable Water Resource Security
A groundbreaking IFC-McKinsey report finds that a third of the world's population could have access to only half the water it needs by 2030 if necessary actions are not taken now. more...

Multilaterals to Provide $90 Billion for Latin America in Times of Crisis
IFC, together with IBRD and MIGA, has joined forces with four other development banks to provide up to $90 billion to help spur economic recovery in Latin America. more...

Telling Our Story: Crisis Response
IFC has launched a broad and targeted set of initiatives to help private enterprises in emerging markets cope with the global financial and economic crises. more...

IFC's Facebook Page Tops 1,000 Fans
In only a few weeks since its launch, IFC's Facebook page has attracted over 1,000 fans. Check it out, become a fan, make a comment, or start a discussion. more...

New Program Could Boost Trade by $50 Billion in Developing Countries
The Global Trade Liquidity Program will support trade in developing markets and help address the shortage of trade finance resulting from the global financial crisis. more...

IFC Fund Helps Strengthen Paraguayan Bank System
IFC Recapitalization Fund first investment to help strengthen one of Paraguay's leading financial institutions and support lending to small and medium enterprises. more...