IFC Europe and Central Asia’s Tweets

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 3

Seeing first-hand how #Ukrainians remain resilient in such difficult circumstances is inspiring and humbling.

@IFC_org

’s Rana Karadsheh visits #Ukraine to see how businesses deal with the crisis while continuing to provide needed goods & services. #IFC4Ukraine

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🔎How can

@IFC_org

support #Kosovo in accelerating its competitiveness for higher job creation & living standards? 💡The new Country Partnership Framework outlines priorities in 🇽🇰that will address these issues and more. http://wrld.bg/ePWX50Ol87T #KosovoCPF

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@IFCEurope

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May 10

We are in a “Marshall Plan moment” for the Ukrainian private sector.

@IFC_org

,

@CEB_export

, EXIM Hungary, Eximbanka SR partnered for a webinar on the support IFC &

@MIGA

can provide to help European companies invest in 🇺🇦private sector during & after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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IFC Europe and Central Asia Retweeted

Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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May 10

Happy #EuropeDay! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible diversity and richness of #Europe.  At

@IFC_org

we are working with our partners to build a more united and prosperous Europe for generations to come!

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World Bank Europe and Central Asia

@WorldBankECA

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May 9

Today

@WorldBank

Group discussed enhancing cooperation with #Kosovo through a new Country Partnership Framework. This strategy will support the country in accelerating its competitiveness for higher job creation and living standards. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/8Wf950OjX88 #KosovoCPF

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IFC Investors

@IFC_Investors

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May 8

🎓 Hats off to 14 new graduates of the

@IFC_org

-

@MilkenInstitute

Capital Markets Program! 🎓

@DavidMalpassWBG

@WorldBank

, 

@Diop_IFC

,

@JGandolfo_IFC

,

@GWBusiness

and others celebrated their graduation at the #MIGlobal Conference. 🎓 WATCH the ceremony here: https://milkeninstitute.org/panel/14399/conversation-between-michael-milken-and-ifc-managing-director-makhtar-diop-celebrating…

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 9

🎉Happy #EuropeDay! 🎊 🤝Today, we celebrate the unity, diversity, and cultural richness of #Europe. Let's continue to work together towards a better, more peaceful, and prosperous Europe for all.

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 9

🇦🇱

@IFC_org

is partnering with

@VoltaliaSA

, supporting the largest solar photovoltaic power plant in the country and backing the country`s climate goals. (2/2)

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 9

🌞 What is the Karavasta solar project? 📽️Constantin von Alvensleben,

@VoltaliaSA

's Country Manager for #Albania answers this question. (1/2)

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 8

💬To participate in value chains, #SMEs from the Western Balkans need to cooperate with foreign investors. 💻A digital matchmaking platform has connected them, aiming to unleash $45 million for manufacturing companies. 👓Read more (in Serbian): http://wrld.bg/oLxL50OfHgO

@SECO_CH

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IFC Program lanca vrednosti proizvodnje na Zapadnom Balkanu: U planu privlačenje direktnih stranih...

Zbog prekinutih lanaca snabdevanja, rasta transportnih troškova i geostrateških pomeranja, u toku je trend da velike zapadne kompanije ponovo procenjuju svoje lance snabdevanja. Srbija i region...

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Makhtar Diop

@Diop_IFC

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May 7

IFC is partnering with

@VoltaliaSA

to help #Albania diversify its energy mix, scale up clean and affordable energy, and improve climate resilience. This investment is a commitment to driving Albania's renewable energy agenda. http://wrld.bg/wXIw50NQ7um

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Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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May 5

Amid uncertainty caused by Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine, we support #Moldova, which faces many challenges. Our new loan to MAIB will help the country’s recovery, supporting #women entrepreneurs, and creating jobs. http://wrld.bg/NY8O50OfHUk

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 5

To continue a sustained growth trajectory, #Armenia needs to fully realize the potential of a private sector-driven growth model.

@IFC_org

’s Rana Karadsheh highlighted the areas that will help achieve this. More in http://Banks.am: http://ow.ly/8XYU50O4vOn

@MediamaxNews

banks.am

Rana Karadsheh: Armenia’s private sector is key to sustained economic growth

Rana Karadsheh: Armenia’s private sector is key to sustained economic growth

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Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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May 5

To realize the scope of damage Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine caused to its people is possible when one sees it firsthand. Watch

@IFC_org

’s Rana Karadsheh reflect on her recent visit to Ukraine. #IFC4Ukraine 

@IFC_ECA

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 3

Seeing first-hand how #Ukrainians remain resilient in such difficult circumstances is inspiring and humbling. @IFC_org’s Rana Karadsheh visits #Ukraine to see how businesses deal with the crisis while continuing to provide needed goods & services. #IFC4Ukraine

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 4

💡#DYK, 👩Women-owned MSMEs account for 20% of #Moldova's #MSME finance gap!

@IFC_org

’s €20 million loan to maib aims to help close this gap. http://wrld.bg/NY8O50OfHUk

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 2

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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May 1

To increase resilience and sustain private equity as an alternative source of funding, 🇺🇦#Ukraine's private sector needs to attract new investors.

@IFC_org

was in #Ukraine to support Horizon Capital in achieving that. http://wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine

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Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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Apr 30

#Ukraine’s tech industry is growing strong, just last year it brought in more than $6 billion in revenue. We are investing an additional $30 million in Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV to support the tech industry. http://wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 28

@IFC_org is investing an additional $30 million in Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV that will: Support the tech sector in Ukraine and Moldova Boost private equity markets in Ukraine and #Moldova http://wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine

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Makhtar Diop

@Diop_IFC

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Apr 30

IFC continues to support entrepreneurs in #Ukraine. We are now the largest investor in Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV with a total commitment of $60 million to boost the sector’s growth & support economic recovery. http://wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine

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Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade

@MIIT_Uz

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Apr 27

On the first day of the Forum, one of the topics was Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance in Business, which was covered by the panel session titled "ESG - Business Transformation". https://miit.uz/en/news/tiif-2023-esg-fundamentals…

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 29

During the event,

@IFC_org

’s experts spoke about: ✅ #ESG agenda ✅ Private investment in infrastructure development ✅ Investment opportunities in the energy sector Uzbekistan can create jobs & fulfill its economic goals by unleashing the strength of its private sector.

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 29

#Fact ➡️ #Uzbekistan’s GDP grew by 5.7% in 2022, led by strong remittances, exports, & investments.

@IFC_org

is honored to participate in the 2nd Tashkent International Investment Forum to find new growth opportunities for Uzbekistan ⤵️ #TIIF2023

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 28

📢

@IFC_org

is investing an additional $30 million in Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV that will: 👩‍💻 Support the tech sector in Ukraine and Moldova 📈 Boost private equity markets in Ukraine and #Moldova http://wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 27

🤝We are welcoming

@TiranaBank

, part of #BalfinGroup, as a new member of our #DigiLab acceleration program. The goal of #DigiLab is to boost the #digitaltransformation of financial institutions with practical knowledge and tools. 🔎Read more: http://digilabfinance.org/ifc

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 27

In #Ukraine, a $2 bn

@IFC_org

 program is providing a lifeline to the country’s private sector. This week, 🇳🇱 # Switzerland committed financial support for the program. Watch

@Dominique

Paravicini of

@SECO_CH

share his thoughts on this commitment⤵️.  http://wrld.bg/Vf0Z50NJMPI

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 26

Discover how

@IFC_org

's #greenloan to

@assanaluminyum

will; 🇹🇷 Enhance #Türkiye's global competitiveness 🟢 Promote #sustainability 🌍Help combat #climatechange http://wrld.bg/FRBN50NTGVq #ClimateAction

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 25

“Why are you partnering with #IFC_org to support #Ukraine’s private sector?” H.E.

@LSchreinemacher

, minister of

@Dutchmfa

, answers this question. As the 🇳🇱 #Netherlands commits financial support for IFC’s program providing a lifeline to 🇺🇦#Ukraine’s private sector.

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The Netherlands and Switzerland are committing financial

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 24

In #Albania, annual energy demand is expected to increase by 77% by 2030. 🌞

@IFC_org

is partnering with

@VoltaliaSA

, supporting the country's largest solar photovoltaic power plant and helping 🇦🇱 scale up clean and affordable energy sources. http://wrld.bg/wXIw50NQ7um

World Bank Climate and IFC

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 22

In Oct 2022,

@IFC_org

made an anchor investment in Georgia’s 1st #greenbond to help the country go green! This will support: 🔋Georgia’s Energy Independence 🪙 Climate finance 📈Capital Market Development ☀️Renewable Energy Generation Read more: http://wrld.bg/kGtK50L8bt3

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 22

Collaboration is key to solving development challenges! Learn how innovative partnerships make a difference in our wrap-up story for the #SpringMeetings 2023. #ReshapingDevelopment

ifc.shorthandstories.com

Working Together­­­­­ to Solve Development Challenges

The 2023 IMF - World Bank Group Spring Meetings focused on tackling the most pressing issues facing our world today. 

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 22

In #Serbia, 🇷🇸 about three-quarters of #SMEs seek to finance green projects to enhance future resilience.

@IFC_Org

partnered w/#AIKbanka to diversify its lending portfolio &respond to increased needs for financing from smaller businesses in the country. http://wrld.bg/jyzb50McBvg

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

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Apr 22

In #Uzbekistan,

@IFC_org

financed the country’s first wind power plant, which will: ✅be one of the largest #windfarms in Central Asia 🔌power 500,000 homes ❌prevent the release of 1+ million tons of CO2 per year. Read more: http://wrld.bg/A75950KzWSB

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

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Apr 22

Investing in 🟢green initiatives can help build a more 🌿sustainable tomorrow. #EarthDay reminds us of the importance of safeguarding our planet for future generations. Happy Earth Day.

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 19

➡️What is

@IFC_org

’s pipeline for #Ukraine in the next few months? ➡️What are IFC’s priorities in Ukraine? Check out

@agarmora

’s interview with

@interfaxukr

to know more about IFC’s agenda in Ukraine.

en.interfax.com.ua

Vice-president IFC: We are trying to really escalate, scale up our presence, our investments in...

Exclusive interview with Alfonso Garcia Mora, IFC’s Vice President for Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean, to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 18

Congrats to

@masdar

&

@VoltaliaSA

on the successful commercial close of 2 🌞 solar parks in 🇺🇿 #Uzbekistan.

@IFC_org

& other stakeholders are helping the country tap into its vast #renewableenergy resources to support the transition to a greener economy http://wrld.bg/kBx250M5rRi

World Bank Climate

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

@IFC_ECA

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Apr 18

➡️How much is IFC planning to invest in 🇵🇱 #Poland in the coming years? ➡️What are

@IFC_org

’s priorities in Poland? Check out Rana Karadsheh’s interview with

@Lis_marcin

of

@BIPolska

to know more about IFC’s roadmap in #Poland.

businessinsider.com.pl

Miliardy euro dla Ukrainy, miliardy euro dla Polski. IFC chce tu mocno inwestować [WYWIAD]

Pomoc walczącej dziś i odbudowującej się po wojnie Ukrainie może okazać się jednym z silników wzrostu polskiej gospodarki....

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Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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Apr 17

It has been a hectic but very productive #SpringMeetings 2023. Huge privilege to meet so many private and public sector clients and partners from #LAC and #Europe. Here my main takeaways. Thanks!

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Alfonso García Mora on LinkedIn: #washington #springmeetings2023 #latinamerica #caribbean #europe…

It's been a busy but productive week in #Washington D.C. at the #SpringMeetings2023!! Last week was packed with engaging discussions with public and private…

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IFC Europe and Central Asia

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Apr 17

#Antalya = 🏖️ beautiful coastline, 🏛️ historic sites, 🌊 crystal-clear water & soon enough an ✈️ upgraded airport.

@IFC_org

is backing the modernization of

@antalya_airport

to boost #Türkiye's status as a top tourist destination & help reduce carbon emissions.

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Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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Apr 15

Many thanks to

@DutchMFA

for the generous contribution to IFC’s Economic Resilience Action program and help to de-risk private sector investments in #Ukraine. It was a pleasure to be present in this important signature with the presence of Minister

@SergiiMarchenk3

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Makhtar Diop

@Diop_IFC

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Apr 14

Thank you @Dutchmfa for your generous contribution to IFC’s Economic Resilience Action program for #Ukraine. Honored to sign with @LSchreinemacher this important agreement in the presence of @SergiiMarchenk3 to support the most urgent needs of Ukraine's agricultural sector.

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Alfonso García Mora

@agarmora

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Apr 15

Thank you

@SECO_CH

for your generous contribution to IFC’s Economic Resilience Action Program for #Ukraine. Honored to sign this important agreement with Dominique Paravicini to help de-risk IFC’s investments in Ukraine and support the most urgent needs of its private sector.

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