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USD 56bln of impact deployed to emerging markets, fostering sustainability, social inclusion and innovation. Proud of our teams across the globe! Our projects are expected to deliver significant development results: - improved access to sustainable transport infrastructure for 26 million people - enable build out of new RE capacity totaling to 7.4GW - improve food security for around 19 million people - enable access to finance to around 10 million MSMEs - enable access to water and sanitation for 6 million people - improve access to quality education for over 400 thousand students And a lot remains to be done. 🔥 #investments #impact #emergingmarkets

IFC - International Finance Corporation delivered record-breaking impact in Fiscal Year 2024. With a historic commitment of $55.8 billion to emerging markets, representing an almost 30% increase from the previous year, it demonstrates The World Bank Group’s commitment to ending poverty on a livable planet. Its priorities include scaling climate solutions, accelerating gender equality, bolstering food security, pioneering digital innovations, and mobilizing billions in new capital. 🌱🌍 #PPPCOE #FoodSecurity #DigitaInnovations #ClimateSolutions #GendereQuality

Gender equality isn't just about fairness—it's a game-changer for the economy. The potential for growth is immense. We can't sit back and watch the gender gap widen. We must act now. Imagine a future where every voice, regardless of gender, shapes our world equally. This vision drives the Orange Pledge—a dynamic global commitment to a gender-equal world in all spheres: economic, social, political, and environmental. Will you be part of making history? Join organizations like Sida, Daiwa Securities Capital Markets, ImpaQt Qld, BuyAssist Australia, Moonshot Global LLC, Act for Peace, LendForGood, Climate Bonds Initiative, DAIKOU FINANCE Plc, The Global Fund, Sophia Kash Foundation, UNDP, IWFCI, UN Women, and many more in signing the pledge. Take the Orange Pledge today and become an integral part of the movement, shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone. Sign the pledge: https://lnkd.in/gGCpBAcW

JUST RELEASED: IFC - International Finance Corporation delivered record-breaking impact in Fiscal Year 2024—showcasing our transformation as an institution and our unique ability to mobilize the private sector as a force for good on an unprecedented scale. We are laser-focused on our priorities – scaling climate solutions, accelerating gender equality, bolstering food security, pioneering digital innovations, and mobilizing billions in new capital. With a historic commitment of $55.8B, an exceptional year-on-year increase, our investments in FY24 speak volumes on The World Bank Group’s commitment to end poverty on a livable planet.

JUST RELEASED: IFC - International Finance Corporation delivered record-breaking impact in Fiscal Year 2024—showcasing our transformation as an institution and our unique ability to mobilize the private sector as a force for good on an unprecedented scale.   We are laser-focused on our priorities – scaling climate solutions, accelerating gender equality, bolstering food security, pioneering digital innovations, and mobilizing billions in new capital. With a historic commitment of $55.8B, an exceptional year-on-year increase, our investments in FY24 speak volumes on the World Bank Group’s commitment to end poverty on a livable planet. Look behind our FY24 numbers to learn more ➡ http://wrld.bg/L9Zy50SzfRB #IFCimpact 

Take 2, My next steps in understanding ESG and how well we can include ESG in BFS sector. Sustainable finance provides a range of benefits for both financial and non-financial outcomes, some highlights include societal impacts such as tackling poverty and world hunger, developing sustainable communities and housing, and achieving gender equality. Certification in understanding ESG fundamentals and Sustainable Finance.

In case you missed it! 💼♀️ Our recent #Climate2Equal webinar, a partnership between IFC and PBC, emphasized the pivotal role of women in climate action. Integrating diverse perspectives enhances risk management efficiency. This webinar shed light on integrating gender equality into supply chains to reduce carbon emissions and addressing gender gaps in climate-critical upstream activities. A big thank you to IFC - International Finance Corporation and the AmCham Egypt for their support! View the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/djTknwmC #IFC #PBC #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #ClimateGenderNexus

Have an early-stage blended finance solution targeting gender and climate in an emerging market? Apply to our Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window, awarding early-stage grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance vehicles focused on the intersection of climate change and gender equality in emerging markets globally. In this funding cycle, we have a strong preference for climate adaptation vehicles that are at the proof-of-concept stage. We recently hosted an Info Session discussing how to apply, evaluation criteria, insights from a past grantee, and more. Watch the replay now: https://bit.ly/4cC7aU3 Apply by August 30: https://bit.ly/3HbFZAW #blendedfinance #DesignFunding #genderequality #climateaction #climatefinance #climateadaptation #SDGs #emergingmarkets

Investors can solve some of the world’s most critical issues while reaping financial rewards by funding initiatives with favorable social and environmental impacts. Investments in sustainable agriculture, affordable housing, low carbon emission projects, gender equality advancing projects and renewable energy not only benefit investors but communities as well. #impactinvesting #ESGinvesting #sustainableinvesting #notogreenwashing

🚀 Join the Forward Faster Movement with the UN Global Compact! 🌍 In these unpredictable times, taking bold sustainability actions is crucial for earning trust and staying ahead. The UN Global Compact’s Forward Faster initiative is here to help you make a real impact by 2030. 🌟 With just 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals on track, now is the time for companies to step up. Focus on these five key areas to drive significant change: Gender Equality Climate Action Living Wage Water Resilience Finance & Investment By committing to these priorities, you can accelerate progress across all SDGs and boost your company's resilience and sustainability. 📈🌱 #Sustainability #ForwardFaster #SDGs #UNGlobalCompact #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #WaterResilience #LivingWage #Finance #Investment