Publication: The International Finance Corporation’s Approach to Engaging Clients for Increased Development Impact
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Client engagement is essential for the IFC to support the private sector, maximize finance for development, and contribute to achieving the World Bank Group's twin goals. This IEG evaluation assesses how the IFC has implemented its strategic approach to client engagement since the early 2000s, and its effects on IFC's clients and the development impact of its operations.
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“Independent Evaluation Group. 2017. The International Finance Corporation’s Approach to Engaging Clients for Increased Development Impact. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29346 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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