International Finance Corporation (IFC)

International Finance Corporation (IFC) - Private sector branch of World Bank Location: International Finance Corporation 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA Contact: IFC Corporate Relations Phone: +1 202 473 3800 Fax: +1 202 974 4384 Financed by: Governments, foundations, private investors Website: link

Finance Finance mechanism: co financing Budget: $1 million to $100 million a limited number of investments in the $100,000 to $1 million range Funding range: Minimum: Maximum: Minimum return on investment: Period / deadlines:

Aim — IFC promotes economic development through private sector. Working with business partners, IFC invests in sustainable private enterprises in developing countries without the need for government guarantees.

More information — In partnership with other investors, IFC provides clients with loans and intermediary services, loan participations, equity, structured finance, trade finance, risk management products, and subnational finance. IFC is providing a rapidly growing share of its financing in local currency.

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Who can apply

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Type of organisations targeted —

Specific organisations targeted — Private sector in development countries

Type of projects —

Specific type of projects — projects in sectors:

• Agribusiness
• Global Financial Markets
• Global Manufacturing & Services
• Health & Education
• Information & Communication Technologies
• Infrastructure
• Oil, Gas, Mining, & Chemicals
• Private Equity & Investment Funds
• Subnational Finance

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Target world region —

Specific information on target countries — Developing countries

Criteria — The project must:

• Be located in a developing country that is a member of IFC;
• Be in the private sector;
• Be technically sound;
• Have good prospects of being profitable;
• Benefit the local economy; and
• Be environmentally and socially sound

How to apply

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Application procedure — There is no standard application form for IFC financing. A company or entrepreneur, foreign or domestic, seeking to establish a new venture or expand an existing enterprise can approach IFC directly. This is best done by submitting an investment proposal.

Selection procedure —