Great conversation today at #FTBrazil summit to discuss how IFC and other IFIs can work together with Brazil’s private sector to identify new investment opportunities aimed at promoting environmental and social sustainability.
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Vicepresident for Europe, Latin America & Caribbean , a member of the Group. Passionate about #Finance and #Development.
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Happy #EuropeDay! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible diversity and richness of #Europe.
At we are working with our partners to build a more united and prosperous Europe for generations to come!
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Happy #EuropeDay! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible diversity and richness of #Europe.
At we are working with our partners to build a more united and prosperous Europe for generations to come!
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I had a great conversation with on ways to support #Jamaica’s growth, including the need to increase the country’s exports, and structure PPPs in key sectors such as digitalization, logistics & infrastructure, and climate finance:
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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.
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To realize the scope of damage Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine caused to its people is possible when one sees it firsthand. Watch ’s Rana Karadsheh reflect on her recent visit to Ukraine. #IFC4Ukraine
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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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Les invito a ver el nuevo episodio de #IFCLatinFocus. Tuve una súper inspiradora conversación con Viviana Araque Mendoza, CEO de Bancamía, sobre el trabajo que están realizando para lograr una mayor inclusion financiera en #Colombia 👇
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It was a big pleasure to co-host a symposium on PPP in #Jamaica with . We reviewed many sectors and opportunities where we will continue working together. Jamaica has tremendous potential to mobilize private capital and is committed to do so.
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is a priority country for IFC.”
Our VP, @agarmora, attended a PPP symposium in #Kingston to discuss further collaboration between IFC and the Government of Jamaica, including in the #UrbanTransportation, #Water and #HealthCare sectors: wrld.bg/e9at50Oaoe9
is a priority country for IFC.”
Our VP, @agarmora, attended a PPP symposium in #Kingston to discuss further collaboration between IFC and the Government of Jamaica, including in the #UrbanTransportation, #Water and #HealthCare sectors: wrld.bg/e9at50Oaoe9
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It was a pleasure talking this morning with Minister Clarke in #Jamaica. Mobilizing private capital is a key priority to achieve its development goals. The key reforms the Government is implementing are key.
Stay tuned for our next #LatinFocus!
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Thrilled to arrive in #Jamaica 🇯🇲, an emerging leader in the #Caribbean. On my first mission to the country, I look forward to fruitful discussions with government partners to advance the country’s #PPPs program, including in #UrbanTransportation, #Water and #HealthCare.
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On the #InternationalJazzDay, sharing a great #LatinJazz concert with Chucho Valdes & The Afro-Cuban Messengers that I had the pleasure to see live.
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To all #jazz lovers like me. Happy #InternationalJazzDay . Let’s celebrate this music which was rooted in the fight for freedom.
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Happy #InternationalJazzDay! Learn how jazz performers used their music to advance civil rights in America during the mid-20th century. 
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#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. wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine
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@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
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Did you know that 40% of migrants and refugees live in developing countries? The WDR 2023 outlines strategies for #BetterMigration that can support development and sustainable growth.
➡️ worldbank.org/wdr2023 #WDR2023
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🇨🇦 just issued a benchmark 5-year #socialbond, raising 500 million Canadian dollars for sustainable investments supporting women entrepreneurs and low-income households. It is IFC's 2nd social bond in the maple market.
Learn more here: pressroom.ifc.org/all/pages/Pres
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By 2030 #Albania’s annual energy demand is expected to increase by 77%. We are partnering with to build the country’s largest solar power plant to help meet this growing demand, also backing the country’s transition to a greener economy. wrld.bg/wXIw50NQ7um
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En conversación con para el Canal 24 Horas de , hablamos sobre los retos de la reconstrucción en #Ucrania, así como la labor de para promover el desarrollo sostenible a nivel global. Aquí la entrevista completa (minuto 22:38): wrld.bg/6FrM50NOU2K
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➡️What is ’s pipeline for #Ukraine in the next few months?
➡️What are IFC’s priorities in Ukraine?
Check out ’s interview with to know more about IFC’s agenda in Ukraine.
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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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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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Un placer conversar con el ministro Edwin Martínez de sobre el programa de crecimiento sostenible y la agenda de inclusión financiera, especialmente mujeres, en #Guatemala.
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Great conversation with the Governor and Deputy Governor of . We discussed the program of IFC in Brazil including thematic bonds, climate finance and our work on green/sustainable finance taxonomies
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Engaging exchange - as always - w/ on shared priorities such as supporting the private sector in #Ukraine, private capital mobilization & scaling blended finance. Our close partnership is key to enable more private investment in places that need it most.
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Excelente conversación con el Ministro sobre el programa de inversión de IFC en #Ecuador. Un país en el continuamos creciendo, focalizados en #inclusion #productividad y #sostenibilidad
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Many thanks to 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
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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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It was great to discuss with Minister of Finance #Jamaica the program of PPP to mobilize private capital and the green finance agenda
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Excellent discussion with Minister Primorac on how IFC can support #Croatia’s green transition and unlock the potential of its blue economy.
#ReshapingDevelopment
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It was a great pleasure to discuss the prominent role of the private sector in addressing global challenges with Juergen Zattler from
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This week CGAP CEO is at #GlobalIGS to discuss how we can build resilient & inclusive economies – from harnessing digital technologies, to empowering women economically through #FinancialInclusion, and addressing #ClimateChange through innovative financial services.
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Excellent discussion with Minister of Finance of #Moldova Veronica Sireteanu and her team. We discussed how IFC can support banking sector, and the PPP agenda to mobilize private capital. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Always a pleasure to meet minister to discuss the situation of Colombia and the work IFC is doing on #inclusion, #sustainability and #productivity.
#Colombia is one of our most important clients globally and will remain so after this excellent year.
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Impressive commitment with #Ukraine in the roundtable we had today led by and .
I was pleased to accompany representing . We are fully committed to continue increasing our investments and support.
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Great meeting with #Poland Minister of Finance .
We discussed the current program and pipeline we have in the country including on economy decarbonization and greening the financial sector
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Min. @M_Rzeczkowska spotkała się z wiceprezesem Międzynarodowej Korporacji Finansowej @agarmora.
Cieszymy się z aktywności @IFC_org i widzimy przestrzeń do większego jej zaangażowania w finansowanie projektów w 
, zwłaszcza w sektorze #MŚP – powiedziała min. Rzeczkowska.
, zwłaszcza w sektorze #MŚP – powiedziała min. Rzeczkowska.
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Always great to meet with my friend @kmathernova. We signed an agreement to use the “Small Loans Guarantee Program” by the EC to help IFC de-risking investments in #Ukraine and other challenging markets.
Thank you for your partnership and good luck in your new assignment!
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We are proud of our partnership with #Armenia. Pleased to meet with Mher Grigoryan, Deputy Prime Minister, and his team. We discussed opportunities to support capital market development, strategic infrastructure, and integration into regional value chains. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Always great to meet with my friend . We signed an agreement to use the “Small Loans Guarantee Program” by the EC to help IFC de-risking investments in #Ukraine and other challenging markets.
Thank you for your partnership and good luck in your new assignment!
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Very good meeting with #Georgia minister of finance and his team. We are supporting the country in developing its vast clean energy potential for exports and integrate into new regional transport corridors and to develop capital markets
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Pleased to meet Brazil Secretary of International Economic Affairs @tatianarosit, and discuss our program and pipeline in #Brazil, one of our top counties globally. We discussed the #Inclusion, #sustainability, #Productivity agendas and how to mobilize more private capital
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Great meeting with and his team today. IFC is working hard to strengthen the private sector in the country with different projects.
#ReshapingDevelopment
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Important discussion with @SergiiMarchenk3 #Ukraine’s Finance Minister - @ua_minfin on IFC’s strong support to the Ukrainian private sector at a time it needs it most. We stand with you now and will be with you tomorrow.
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