Food insecurity is front of mind for , especially in the current climate. Our long-standing partnership with Sunny Verghese and his team at in #Singapore is helping to address bottlenecks in the food supply chain, improving lives and livelihoods around the 🌏.
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A big thank you to for hosting me today in 🇸🇬 for a wide-ranging discussion covering the #energytransition, #climatefinance, the multitrillion-dollar #infrastructure gap, and the region’s economic outlook. ▶️wrld.bg/ojRC50Ol8s6
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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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The debt crisis is one of the biggest obstacles to development.
Restructuring efforts are at a stalemate. Movement is needed to break the impasse.
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China Debt Restructuring Is at Impasse, World Bank Chief Says
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Just landed in #Singapore🇸🇬, an important hub for whose private sector plays a critical role in alleviating poverty in developing economies. I look forward to exploring solutions with our partners to some of our biggest challenges, from #climatechange to #foodsecurity.
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On this blessed occasion, let's remember and embrace Buddha's noble teachings of love and selflessness in our life. Mahindra wishes everyone a happy Buddha Purnima!
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#MahindraLastMileMobility #MahindraLMM #LMM #BuddhaPurnima
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It was a pleasure to visit for Nonviolent Social Change to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King with their daughter . We discussed Dr. King’s Nobel Prize and advocacy of nonviolence as the key path to social change.
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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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IFC has established a presence in Malaysia. Our work will focus on mobilizing the private sector to enhance productivity, facilitating an inclusive, resilient recovery, and accelerating 🇲🇾’s response to climate- and nature-related risks.
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We have good news! @IFC_org has established a presence in #Malaysia 
to support the country’s efforts to advance sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. Learn more here: wrld.bg/7Hcs50NR3Sp
to support the country’s efforts to advance sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. Learn more here: wrld.bg/7Hcs50NR3Sp
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We’re on a mission to strengthen India’s #power sector by helping modernize & upgrade the transmission system and diversifying capital sources for critical power #infrastructure through our investment in @IndiGrid_In. twitter.com/IndiGrid_In/st…
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Recognizing an IFC innovation – the #BuildingResilienceIndex will help make buildings in Vietnam more climate resilient, supporting the country’s climate agenda.
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#DYK 300 low lying coastal urban areas in 
Vietnam are highly vulnerable to natural hazards. Thanks to @dfat, IFC is helping assess and build resilience for country’s buildings and cities with a new innovative tool – the Building Resilience Index. More wrld.bg/brTC50NNzO3
Vietnam are highly vulnerable to natural hazards. Thanks to @dfat, IFC is helping assess and build resilience for country’s buildings and cities with a new innovative tool – the Building Resilience Index. More wrld.bg/brTC50NNzO3
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IFC is proud to be supporting the development of logistics hubs in Cambodia. IFC will advise the government on structuring a PPP project for the Sihanoukville logistics complex in line with global best practices, to attract investors. wrld.bg/aBZM50NMrxT
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Good news for investors – with IFC’s support, Cambodia is developing a PPP project to seek a private developer for the $200 million worth Sihanoukville logistics complex. Cambodia is set to soon become a new logistics hub in #SoutheastAsia. wrld.bg/aBZM50NMrxT
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Always a pleasure to see the private sector take a lead role to bridge gender gaps in our societies. This important investment by Rhodes PNG will go a long way and benefit many generations.
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IFC studies show childcare is a barrier to mothers finding work in
. Rhodes PNG has helped to bridge the #gender gap by building a school with childcare facilities, demonstrating how the private sector can make a difference in accessing quality education. wrld.bg/pLmj50NLj44
. Rhodes PNG has helped to bridge the #gender gap by building a school with childcare facilities, demonstrating how the private sector can make a difference in accessing quality education. wrld.bg/pLmj50NLj44
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It’s great to see Timor-Leste, the smallest economy in Southeast Asia & one of the youngest countries in the world, on a positive trajectory. is proud to be part of efforts to support sustainable economic growth in 🇹🇱. #ReshapingDevelopment wrld.bg/EiHP50NKe33
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Less than a year ago, Arnaldo Walter was facing an uncertain future. Now, thanks to a new port 
near Timor-Leste’s capital Dili, he has a job & a renewed sense of hope 
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near Timor-Leste’s capital Dili, he has a job & a renewed sense of hope . His story is emblematic of ’s journey from fragility to stability. Read more: wrld.bg/NLfF50NKg5Z
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IN PHOTOS: Secretary met with International Finance Corporation () Vice President for Asia and Pacific to explore cooperation in inclusive finance, transport infrastructure, and digitalization.
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It was a week of enlightening & inspiring discussions on #ReshapingDevelopment. I look forward to strong collaboration on key development challenges, including climate and gender, across the region.
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And that’s a wrap for the #SpringMeetings 2023. IFC is committed to playing its part in #ReshapingDevelopment for a new era. Here are my takeaways.
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Private sector has a critical role in 🇱🇰’s economic recovery. Pleased to end 2023 Spring Meetings with a productive discussion with Hon. Minister & Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe on how IFC can continue helping to address urgent needs & supporting LKA’s private sector.
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A pleasure to sit with the Minister of Finance for Mongolia, Mr. B. Javkhlan today. Last month, IFC invested in the country’s first-ever green bond with Khan Bank, in a bid to spur green and renewable energy projects. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Great discussion with Dr. Diokno, Secretary of the Department of Finance on how we will continue to partner in the Philippines, including addressing climate change, promoting sustainable infrastructure and financial inclusion. #ReshapingDevelopment
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A pleasure to hear the views of , on 'Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs & Leaders' at Spring Meetings 2023. Despite the clear business case, the economic potential of women entrepreneurs & industry leaders remains unrealized. #ReshapingDevelopment
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India has taken steps in the last few years to ensure credit to women. In 2014, financial inclusion for women was launched in a major way under PM Modi.
- Smt. @nsitharaman during a panel discussion on 'Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs and Leaders' in Washington DC. (1/n)
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FM Smt. informed Mr that India considers IFC a key development partner, & work towards investment and creating markets for newer and innovative products & services in India through increased commitment in the context of leveraging finance. (2/2)
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Mr Makhtar Diop , Managing Director at International Finance Corporation , , calls on Union Finance Minister Smt. on the sidelines of the - #SpringMeetings2023, in Washington D.C., today. (1/2)
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An important moment for IFC and the Government of the Republic of Korea. I am looking forward to my visit to Korea next month as the group marks a milestone in the country. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Great pleasure to meet with Mr. Choo Kyung-ho, Deputy Prime Minister of #SouthKorea. We value our trusted partnership and we look forward to deepening our collaboration on projects with focus on digitalization and climate-smart innovations.
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Great pleasure to meet with Mr. Choo Kyung-ho, Deputy Prime Minister of #SouthKorea. We value our trusted partnership and we look forward to deepening our collaboration on projects with focus on digitalization and climate-smart innovations.
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IFC is committed to supporting the Maldives 🇲🇻 in achieving its net-zero goals. Pleasure to meet Minister Aminath Shauna earlier today to discuss opportunities to scale #renewableenergy. #ReshapingDevelopment #climate
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Expanding access to credit, boosting #climate finance & supporting manufacturing & services sectors to create more jobs is our focus in Vietnam. Meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam’s Dep. Governor Pham Thanh Ha this afternoon underscored our shared vision.#ReshapingDevelopment
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Great discussion wt Ichiro Oishi of Japan Bank for Intl Cooperation today at Spring Meetings. I look forward to realizing our joint projects in environmental & infra sectors in APAC.
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Royal Govt of Bhutan’s Minister of Finance joined me this morning to talk development, as part of the / 2023 Spring Meetings. Helping Bhutan green its energy sources has been a key element of IFC’s work in the country. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Electric mobility holds promising potential for creating a sustainable and efficient transportation system in India. Our new partnership with will create a greener and more accessible EV ecosystem for all.
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. is a key development finance partner for us. Was pleased to welcome Tadashi Yokoyama, Sr VP, JICA, today @ the 2023 Spring Meetings to reaffirm our strong partnership & discuss ways we can continue to collaborate closely to address 🌏's development challenges.
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Closed the day with a good discussion with Rui Augusto Gomes, Minister of Finance of Timor-Leste, / 2023 Spring Meetings. I look forward to working together on key projects that will contribute to 🇹🇱’s economic growth & development. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Had the pleasure of starting Day 2 of the / 2023 Spring Meetings with the Central Bank of Timor-Leste’s Governor, Abraão de Vasconselos, & Dep. Governor Venancio Alves Maria. We discussed our partnership & areas for potential collaboration. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Kicking off the #SpringMeetings2023 with an excellent discussion with Jin Liqun, President of , on deepening our great partnership. Explored co-investment opportunities in private sector-led sustainable infrastructure financing. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Our new partnership with is leading the charge to scale up the EV ecosystem in India while driving women entrepreneurship.
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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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India needs an estimated $403B for renewables finance by 2030. Our latest investment in a SLB, issued by , will promote resilient green finance and give a boost to India’s debt capital markets.
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IFC is partnering with @tatacapital to finance a sustainability-linked bond, the first to be issued by a financial institution in India. This investment will support renewable energy projects to drive 
’s climate targets towards meeting its #SDGs 2030. wrld.bg/hwzU50NwNRQ
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Yesterday I had a productive & thought-provoking first day at the / 2023 Spring Meetings. Looking forward to more today, as we tackle global development challenges & solutions. #ReshapingDevelopment
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