Publication: Building a Better Future: IFC Annual Report 2023 Financials
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2023-10-19
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2023-10-19
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This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) discusses the financial results of the International Finance Corporation (IFC or the Corporation) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (FY23). The MD&A contains forward looking statements which may be identified by such terms as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans”, “aims” or words of similar meaning. Such statements involve a number of assumptions and estimates that are based on current expectations, which are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond IFC’s control. Consequently, actual future results could differ materially from those currently anticipated. IFC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Certain reclassifications of prior years’ information have been made to conform with the current year’s presentation.
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“International Finance Corporation. 2023. Building a Better Future: IFC Annual Report 2023 Financials. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/40507 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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