The Europe and Central Asia account for
@IFC_org
, member of
@WorldBank
group and the largest development institution focused exclusively on the private sector.
Are you interested in learning how your financial institution can identify, assess, and manage the environmental and social risks of your transactions? This week,
@IFC_org
will hold a discussion with sector experts to explore this topic. Register now:
🇰🇿 A major step for sustainable finance in
#Kazakhstan
! The Agency for Regulation and Development of Financial Market, in partnership with
@IFC_org
, has introduced Central Asia's first
#Environmental
and Social Risk Management Guidelines for financial institutions.
The steel industry requires $300 billion in investments to achieve net zero by 2050. Our investment in
@voestalpine
inaugural green bond will accelerate the decarbonization of key value chains in the steel sectors of
#Brazil
,
#Poland
,
#Romania
.
Women leaders are at the forefront of rebuilding
#Ukraine
!
💪 With support from
@IFC_org
’s program, Tetiana Shyk is leading her community to restore homes for displaced families.
Read her inspiring story:
#IFC4Ukraine
Productive meeting with Turkish Finance Minister
@memetsimsek
to discuss the country's development priorities as we continue to support the private sector.
#T
ürkiye is IFC’s third-largest portfolio, and I look forward to our ongoing partnership!
📢 The GVT of
#Uzbekistan
hosted a bidders conference in
#T
ürkiye for the Fergana Hospital PPP. The project aims to build an 800-bed hospital in the Fergana region (3M+ population). Private operators will be selected through a competitive tender.
I had a productive meeting with the Ministry of Finance of 🇵🇱 , during which we discussed building climate resilience 🍀and future collaboration 💪. We focused on the new
#SCD
update and the upcoming
#CPF
for FY2025-2028. Exciting steps ahead!
Congratulations to SQB for becoming the 1st EDGE-certified building in
#Uzbekistan
&
#CentralAsia
! SQB achieved impressive results: ✨ 23% increase in energy efficiency 💧 24% reduction in water consumption 🌱 100% decrease in carbon footprint.
#DYK
that only 7% of venture capital funding goes to women-led businesses in emerging markets? Yet, women-led startups are key to innovative climate solutions 🌍.
@IFC_org
we are changing that.
Apply now to
#SheWinsClimate
: 💪👩💼
The new
@WorldBank
Group Country Partnership Framework for
#Romania
focuses on reducing poverty and boosting prosperity by enhancing human capital, creating better job opportunities, & accelerating the green transition. Read more about the five-year plan:
#Romania
needs ∼$356 billion to meet its climate goals by 2050 ( 3%/GDP). With 2/3 of the funding expected from the private sector.
Discover the sectors driving 🇷🇴’s green future in the new
@WorldBank
Group strategy for the next 5 years in
#Romania
🌱 In regenerative agriculture, farmers rotate different crops to boost soil health and sustainability. 🌾
@IFC_org
and
@AgreenaApp
just partnered to enhance access to finance for farmers adopting sustainable practices across
#EasternEurope
! More here:
Today, the World Bank Group endorsed a new five-year strategy for supporting Romania.
The
#RomaniaCPF
will help the country:
👩🏻💼 Create jobs and boost competitiveness
👩🏻🏫 Expand access to education and healthcare
♻️ Speed up the green transition
The
@WorldBank
Group and
#Bulgaria
renew partnership for 2025-2029. The new Country Partnership Framework focuses on boosting competitiveness, social inclusion & low-carbon economy, with an emphasis on climate, digital development, and knowledge sharing to support EU convergence.
The new
@WorldBank
Group's Country Partnership Framework (
#CPF
) for
#Montenegro
aims to boost sustainable growth and support EU accession efforts.
The 2025-2029 strategy focuses on enhancing connectivity, promoting green growth, and improving access to finance. It includes $350M
🇧🇬 Bulgaria aims to reduce
#GHG
emissions by at least 55% by 2030!
Read the
#BulgariaCPF
to see how the
@WorldBank
Group will support
#Bulgaria
in reaching this goal and boosting competitiveness, social inclusion, and a sustainable economy.
In 2020, a public-private partnership supported by
@IFC_org
revolutionized
#Albania
's
#healthcare
with modern lab facilities in 18 hospitals, delivering timely, high-quality diagnostics that meet international standards.
#PPPs4Dev
,
#PPPs