ifc investing in eastern africa
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IFC Investing in Eastern Africa !
London, October 10, 2014 !
Oliver Griffith, Head of Communications IFC, Western Europe
Twin Goals of the World Bank Group
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Ending Extreme Poverty
Boosting Shared Prosperity
From 18% to 3% of world population by 2030
Increased incomes for bottom 40% of every developing country
An Unprecedented Opportunity: Ending Extreme Poverty in One Generation
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!• Promote open and competitive markets
in developing countries
• Generate jobs and deliver essential services to the underserved
• Support private sector companies
• Mobilize finance for private sector development
IFC’s Purpose
Our Three Businesses
IFC Asset Management
Company
• Wholly owned subsidiary of IFC
• Private equity fund manager
• Invests third-party capital alongside IFC
Investment Services
• Loans • Equity • Trade finance • Syndications • Securitized finance
• Risk management • Blended finance
Advisory Services
• Access to finance
• Investment Climate • Sustainable Business • Public-Private
Partnerships
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This presentation was part of the Investing in Eastern Africa conference