IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments.

IFC helps companies and financial institutions in emerging markets create jobs, generate tax revenues, improve corporate governance and environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities. The goal is to improve lives, especially for the people who most need the benefits of growth.

IFC investment services include loans for IFC's account, syndicated loans, equity and quasi-equity finance, equity & debt funds, structured finance, intermediary services, risk management products, local currency financing, subnational finance, and trade finance. Additionally, IFC offers a range of advisory services in support of private sector development in developing countries.