IFC Hospitality, Retail, and Real Estate

To enhance access to affordable, high-quality food products in Africa, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Fipar-Holding, and CDG Invest Growth have made an equity investment in Retail Holding, a leading food and consumer goods retail group based in #Morocco. This partnership will enable Retail Holding to expand its operations in #Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, supporting job creation and strengthening local food supply chains. Learn more: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eqf3pVc9

On this #WorldTourismDay, we celebrate the essential role tourism plays in fostering sustainable and resilient economies, particularly in emerging markets.   Tourism is a powerful growth engine that generates jobs and drives sustainable investments across various sectors, including culture, agriculture, construction, and retail. By promoting responsible travel, we can ensure tourism remains a positive force, uplifting local communities and supporting global economic development.   Learn more about IFC - International Finance Corporation’s work in the space: https://lnkd.in/dUrhv8k3 Shamsah Dhala

This #WorldTourismDay, we recognize the critical role of tourism in driving economic growth, particularly in emerging markets. Tourism creates jobs, encourages cultural exchange, and drives investment in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and retail. At IFC - International Finance Corporation, we are committed to supporting sustainable and inclusive tourism projects that enhance economic resilience and environmental sustainability. By partnering with governments, financial institutions, and industry organizations, our initiatives prioritize responsible tourism infrastructure, capacity building for local businesses, and targeted marketing to attract high-value markets. Together, we can ensure that tourism not only recovers but thrives—bringing lasting benefits to communities and ecosystems worldwide. #WorldTourismDay Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEdvRnCa IFC - International Finance Corporation Farid Fezoua

The World Bank Bank Group Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Seychelles focuses on supporting resilience and driving inclusive growth in the country. The document, which lays out the World Bank Group’s strategy for Seychelles, includes a strong focus on job creation, helping streamline business operations, enhancing access to finance for small enterprises, and fostering innovation, particularly in the tourism sector. These initiatives are designed to strengthen Seychelles’ economy and support its ongoing development. Download the CPF to explore the strategies that will support a more inclusive and resilient economy in Seychelles. Together with the Government of Seychelles and other key stakeholders, The World Bank and IFC are committed to unlocking the full potential of Seychellois. ➡️ http://wrld.bg/8U9z50TsQV2 #SeychellesCPF #InclusiveGrowth #ClimateResilience

THIS JUST IN! IFC - International Finance Corporation is investing in a sustainability-linked bond issued by Central Pattana (CPN), one of the leading retail-property developers in Thailand. Proceeds will be used for GHG emissions reduction initiatives and efforts to help Central Pattana meet its green building targets. ⭐ This is Central Pattana’s first sustainability-linked bond and ⭐ IFC’s first investment in a publicly listed bond in Thailand. Central Pattana has the largest retail footprint in the country, managing over 40 shopping centers in prime locations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya. 🏬 🛍️ 🛒 Learn more here: http://wrld.bg/eQ1150Tu6aV

📣 #EDGEBuildings Spotlight: Green Finance Great read from Constructing a Sustainable Future by Saint-Gobain, featuring IFC - International Finance Corporation Climate Business Director Jamie Fergusson discussing how finance can help drive sustainable development. "The exponential growth in #greenbuildings is unprecedented. This massive growth is not just us, but the market as a whole. Players in the real estate market, from developers to investors and other stakeholders, are considering all aspects of #sustainability." 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAxhqGxW #sustainablefinance #sustainabledevelopment #edgeiseverywhere #edgegreenbuildings IFC Climate & Sustainability

Launch your career at The World Bank Group! Our Young Professionals Program (#WBGYPP) needs dynamic individuals like you to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. 🌐Accepting applications September 1-30, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dyHS5kvQ ➡️Eligibility Requirements - Born on or after October 1, 1992. - National of a World Bank Group member country. - Over four years of full-time work experience after undergraduate studies. - Completion of relevant master's-level degree or higher by September 1, 2025. - Excellent command of spoken and written English. - Not a World Bank Group staff member and not precluded from applying by the employment eligibility policy. ℹ️ Information Sessions September 4: https://lnkd.in/dGGjfCFf September 5: https://lnkd.in/dg37nwMV September 6: https://lnkd.in/dCn-J4eK

IFC - International Finance Corporation’s landmark €200 million blue and green loan supports #Croatia's green transition through the development of sustainable hospitality assets, reduction of harmful emissions, and protection of sea water. wrld.bg/wtpE50SJWr3 #SustainableTourism #BlueFinance

#DYK an estimated 100,000 homes need to be built every day through 2030 to keep up with the global growing housing demand? Housing that is green, resilient, and affordable is the way forward 🏠🌱. IFC - International Finance Corporation hosted the ‘India Green Housing Roundtable’, bringing together industry experts and development partners to discuss opportunities to collectively bridge the demand-supply gap in the residential sector, and scale affordable and green housing across the country. At the event, the participants shared insights on the outlook for the housing market, the role of private financing in the housing sector, and innovative solutions to boost the development of resilient and affordable housing where’s it’s needed most. Key discussions covered: ✅ Developing a taxonomy for climate finance to support climate change adaptation and emission reduction efforts in the housing sector. ✅ Market dynamics, investment frameworks and the role of private equity in housing. ✅ The integration of prop-tech innovations into affordable climate-smart housing in India. Green housing is a priority area for IFC in India. We are the leading international investor in housing finance in emerging markets. Know more about our work here: https://lnkd.in/ebuvQThH

The real estate sector is essential to develop economic urban growth and create opportunities for a green transition. Building green is not just good for the planet; it is also good for its people. Our latest $100 million investment in Tata Realty And Infrastructure Ltd will help scale its sustainability efforts and champion greener office spaces by implementing EDGE Buildings Certification in its Ramanujan Intellion business park in Chennai. The Park is leading decarbonization efforts in the real estate sector as India’s first and largest IFC EDGE Zero Carbon certified asset. This certification recognizes the Park's design and operational strategies that substantially reduce its carbon footprint, directly contributing to the fight against climate change. By partnering with TATA Realty, we aim to support the sector advance its green transition aligning with India's net-zero aspirations and help the company expand its portfolio of zero carbon buildings. More about it here: http://wrld.bg/enRA50SwL1J Sanjay Dutt Riccardo Puliti Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida Carsten Mueller Wendy Werner, CFA Tata Realty And Infrastructure Ltd Intellion Offices by Tata Realty