The International Finance Corporation
The IFC is the source of loan and equity financing for private sector projects in the developing world. It participates in investments only when it can make a special contribution that complements the role of market operators.
IFC charges market rates for its products and does not accept government guarantees.
IFC finances projects in all types of industries, from agribusiness to mining, from manufacturing to tourism. To be eligible for IFC financing, projects must be profitable for investors, benefit the economy of the host country, and comply with stringent environmental guidelines.