Publication: IFC and the United Kingdom, Partners in Private Sector Development
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2023-09-30
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2023-09-30
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International Finance Corporation (IFC) partners with British multinationals and mid-sized firms that are interested in investing in emerging markets. As of June 2023, IFC had a long-term committed investment portfolio of over 3.6 billion dollars with British partners spread across several sectors and regions. The United Kingdom (UK) is currently the largest donor to IFC, contributing close to 393 million dollars in FY19-23 for advisory services and blended finance. IFC has a longstanding relationship with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). IFC also collaborates with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on climate mitigation work, as well as with the UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment.
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“International Finance Corporation. 2023. IFC and the United Kingdom, Partners in Private Sector Development. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/41234 License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO .”
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