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We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Hart Schafer, former VP of the who had recently retired. He was a true champion in the fight against poverty, & for the past two decades, a dear friend & colleague who radiated kindness & warmth. He will be dearly missed.
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57% of Bhutan relies on agriculture🌱Promoting agribusiness🚜, jobs👩🏽🌾 & food security🥘 is essential in 🇧🇹. With the ASCIIS project, we're doing just that! More about a new Agri Advisory initiative that was launched in Thimphu last week
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Enjoyable breakfast meeting today with Ajay Banga.
Very pleased to be working with Ajay on a smooth transition.
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Join young changemakers online at the Youth Summit #WBGYouthSummit in Washington DC on May 25-26 to explore local solutions to address global challenges: wrld.bg/O50B50Oj6M3
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Collaboration is key to solving development challenges! Learn how innovative partnerships make a difference in our wrap-up story for the #SpringMeetings 2023. #ReshapingDevelopment wrld.bg/hPOv50Oj4P6
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🎓 Hats off to 14 new graduates of the - Capital Markets Program!
🎓 , , , and others celebrated their graduation at the #MIGlobal Conference.
🎓 WATCH the ceremony here: milkeninstitute.org/panel/14399/co
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🤩Breaking barriers & promoting #equality @ the workplace is a business strategy! Hear from Urvi Aradhya, Head of HR at Chalet Hotels, on how they partnered with IFC to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. #GenderEquality #InclusiveWorkplace
Enjoyed visiting the Group Archives. The WBG has undergone many evolutions—from its start in WW2, major poverty reduction as IDA expanded, the USSR’s fall, the COVID response, the evolving relationship with China and ongoing expansions of commitments & climate finance.
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Heat is increasingly a pressing problem in #SouthAsia's cities, as the urban heat island effect amplifies the impacts of rising temperatures from climate change. How can planners and policymakers enhance urban heat resilience? Find out here: wrld.bg/URPo50OgR8T
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Always a great pleasure to meet Dr. Anish Shah , MD & CEO of the Mahindra Group. We look forward to expanding our trusted partnership in important initiatives such as decarbonization of the auto sector and expansion of sustainable supply chains.
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In #Bangladesh, 50 years of partnership with IDA have helped ensure growth and development. From one of the poorest nations at birth, the country is now one of the fastest-growing economies: wrld.bg/MLLN50NYyHl #IDAworks
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It was a privilege to host HE Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of #Bangladesh, and celebrate her country's 50-year partnership with the . As I said in my remarks, the story of Bangladesh is about the power of hope, determination, and resilience. wrld.bg/euj750O7iHn
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Wonderful to welcome HE Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of #Bangladesh, to Group HQ today to celebrate the 50-year partnership with 🇧🇩 for transformation and impact. Enjoyed the photo exhibit, dance performance, and chat on climate!
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TODAY at the Global Conference:
Tune in for a discussion between IFC Managing Director and Michael Milken as we celebrate scholars graduating from the IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets Program.
Watch LIVE here at 8:30pm EDT: wrld.bg/ToNL50O9hvb
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Great news from 🇵🇰! will be supporting companies like Gul Ahmed Textile Mills, CCL Private Pharmaceuticals and Unity Foods in ensuring greater resource efficiency and gender diversity within their operations.
Rapid urbanization means a surging demand in building materials - and in the emissions needed to produce them.
Here’s a look some ways forward, and how investments in emerging markets can create world-leading gains in efficiency & sustainability:
#Innovate4Climate 2023 agenda launched! It’s time to start customizing your agenda and saving your session seats.
Check it out ➡ wrld.bg/Ji5K50O18vZ
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We’re marking #NationalPoetryMonth by sharing original poems from our staff who reflect on some of the most pressing development issues of our time, like climate change, gender inequality, urbanization, & the refugee crisis. Which poems resonate with you? 📽 Watch now 👇🏽
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IFC-backed disrupted #India’s logistics sector, leveraging tech to crowdsource last-mile ecommerce deliveries. The platform has 3M drivers who fulfill 1.5M orders daily in 1,100 cities. Learn about their innovation & how IFC helped them scale
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#Maldives is leading the way in transitioning to renewable energy and aiming to become a net zero carbon emitter by 2030 with investment in solar panels, battery storage, and cleaner energy sources. New blog by and : wrld.bg/7CpV50NSS2S
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We're highlighting some amazing Indian companies doing their part to grow women-led businesses & promote financial inclusion. Read the stories of these three inspiring tech & finance companies.
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IFC has committed more than $1.2 billion to waste management projects worldwide, focusing on projects that enable value creation💸 from waste 🗑️. Learn more: wrld.bg/KXM750NSgCv #IFCInfrastructure #IFCWasteManagement.
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🌿🔌India is building an EV ecosystem and accelerating the shift to cleaner transportation and a greener planet.
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An innovative cross-currency swap facility will help strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid crises. Watch to learn how:
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🚀👩💼👩👧👦 Ready to be inspired?
Check out "Unapologetically a woman, mother, and leader," a powerful new story from IFC about one woman's journey to success. 💪🏽🌟 wrld.bg/6Isa50NSQEQ
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In 2020, over 40% of all buses sold globally were electric. By 2040, what will this percentage rise to?
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E-buses are gaining momentum. Check out the new IFC E-bus Toolkit to learn how we help cities develop greener public urban transport.
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#SouthAsia-n countries should use the opportunity of lower global energy prices and improving trade balances to move away from the fuel subsidies and import restrictions they implemented over the past three years. Read more here: wrld.bg/agsC50NSSWL #ExpandingOpportunities
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📊Great news! 🎉
#Nepal is becoming more financially inclusive- according to a new , , report.
Deep dive here ➡️ wrld.bg/nmHX50NZnYI
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In the front seat of India's #emobility revolution. Proud to see women like Vidya Girgosavi, who are becoming financially empowered as electric rickshaw drivers.
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#Tech is constantly evolving💫
From #AI to #blockchain to tech innovation in #agriculture & #healthcare. Women are now taking centre stage in #STEM-led industries. To celebrate them, IFC & met #nextgen trailblazers in 🇮🇳 & discussed the future of #WomenInTech.
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“I find inspiration in all kinds of women,” says . A superstar of #Indian cinema, Balan pursued her childhood dream of acting and represents everyday heroes so she can empower girls and women everywhere. More in this episode of the #CreativeDevelopment 🎙️
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Everything you need to know about Sustainability-Linked Bonds! With an innovative structure, SLBs have the potential to make a BIG impact in emerging markets, which are most vulnerable to the effects of #climatechange. Find out how:
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New report alert from #Nepal!🇳🇵
We will be launching a report on #FinancialInclusion in Nepal tomorrow, conducted by , & tomorrow. Stay tuned!
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Today on Administrative Professionals Day, we celebrate the backbone of our institution: our hardworking administrative professionals who are critical to fulfilling our mission. Thank you for all that you do to support our teams & help us achieve our goals at IFC!
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#DYK that in 2022, every 20th vehicle registered in🇮🇳 was an EV, with over 1M EVs sold. At the groundbreaking of new EV manufacturing facility, spoke about supporting innovative solutions and empowering women entrepreneurs through e-mobility.
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More than half of working women in #SouthAsia are in the informal sector; in trade they are mostly in less remunerative levels of production value chains. How do we change that? On 📅 April 27, 8 am ET, join 's panel discussion wrld.bg/hrur50NSRsy
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Digital learning helps women around 🌎 access education 🎓 & jobs 💼. Meet women who have accelerated their careers with online courses. #elearning wrld.bg/Ci7m50NSPCy #IWD2023 #IFCgender
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