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Who We Are

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. By encouraging growth, IFC advances economic development, creates jobs and improves the lives of people.
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What We Do
What We Do

IFC advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by investing in impactful projects, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise.
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As the largest global development institution focused on the private sector, IFC operates in more than 100 countries around the globe. We apply lessons learned in one region to solve problems in another.
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Our Impact
Our Impact

Our impact improves lives. IFC brings a clear set of advantages to the world’s most challenging markets. Including a history of innovation, a global mandate, and a determination to achieve measurable development impact.
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Owned by 186 member countries and consistently rated AAA/Aaa. IFC aims to achieve our mission of promoting development by providing debt and equity to the private sector, through a range of benchmark and bespoke products.

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IFC's Work in Health

Our investments and advisory services foster best practices in healthcare and life sciences, promote the deployment of innovative technologies, and advance quality care. IFC also supports enhanced models of public-private collaboration to improve access and delivery of care

Dr. Malti Kumari - Housing finance beneficiary of Aadhar Housing. Photo: Iwan Bagus/IFC

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In a world where health disparities are a significant concern, the private sector plays a crucial role and is expected to continue bridging the gap in global healthcare delivery. IFC has been supporting the health sectors of developing countries for over 25 years through investments and advisory programs. The aim is to strengthen the private sector’s ability to help countries meet challenges facing global health. These challenges include addressing the demand-supply gap, which is worsened by underinvestment, the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, and the increased risks posed by pandemics and climate change.

IFC's Impact since 1999:

100 + no. of countries with IFC clients
180 medical facilities trained for quality improvement

At a Glance

IFC has invested more than $9 billion in private health, to strengthen the private sector’s contribution to affordable quality health services in developing countries.

Current committed portfolio: $3.6 billion.

Areas of Focus

Aligning with the World Bank Group's strategy, IFC supports efforts toward achieving universal health coverage by emphasizing robust health systems and ensuring accessible, affordable quality services for all.

Through comprehensive advisory programs, it aims to improve quality, ethical standards, productivity, and environmental and social benchmarks—including climate resilience, governance, and gender equity—in the private health sector.

Additionally, IFC prioritizes reducing the environmental impact of medical supply manufacturing to promote greener healthcare solutions and emphasizes digital transformation in health systems to increase efficiency, improve care delivery, and extend the impact of health services.