Infrastructure

IFC forms strategic partnerships with cities around the world to offer solutions in areas such as urban transport, street lighting, affordable housing, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.

IFC finances electricity generation, transmission and distribution projects across a range of technologies, with an emphasis on low-cost renewable energy.

IFC has decades of experience in mining, providing finance and sustainable business solutions including environmental and social risk mitigation, advice on community engagement, and implementation of shared-use infrastructure.

IFC brings unrivaled expertise for such financing, leveraging in-house knowledge on climate and social issues, access to blended finance and local currencies, and funding for pre-investment work.

In addition to financing, IFC offers advisory services to help companies increase benefits to the communities where they operate, including through supply chains and royalty payments.

IFC is a leader in the Telecoms, Media and Technology sector in emerging markets globally, building critical infrastructure, financing companies and helping close the digital divide.

IFC investments help modernize ports, airports, roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure that can bolster international trade, create jobs and reduce urban congestion.

IFC is a leading investor in the waste management sector. With extensive experience across the entire waste management value chain, IFC provides solutions in waste collection and transfer, material and energy recovery from waste, and dumpsite and landfill remediation, among other waste management solutions.

IFC is a leading investor in the water sector, with extensive experience in preparing, structuring, and financing complex projects in emerging markets.