Only 1 in 5 firms create nearly two-thirds of new jobs in developing countries. What sets them apart? Advanced management, youthful energy, and robust networks. Learn more from @IFC_org's Paolo Mauro in our latest video from #WBGMeetings . Which Firms Create More Jobs Read more here: http://wrld.bg/2ZBl50XegSX #IFCResearch
IFC Economics
Financial Services
Washington, District of Columbia 7,687 followers
Actionable economic research to help unlock sustainable private investment in Emerging Markets. IFC-World Bank Group
About us
As a member of the World Bank Group, IFC Economics undertakes actionable economic research and analysis to help unlock sustainable private investment in Emerging Markets. This includes economic analysis on sectors with promising and impactful business opportunities and analysis on macroeconomic and market risks.
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- Financial Services
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- Economics, Research, Private sector development, Impact measurement, and development impact
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IFC Economics reposted this
Great to have the opportunity to speak at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in DC. I had an energizing discussion with Farid Fezoua, Director of Disruptive Technologies and Funds at IFC and Paolo Mauro, IFC Director of Economic and Market Research on VC in emerging markets and its role in mobilizing private capital for growth and jobs. I look forward to next year’s meeting.
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Charles Lichfield the Atlantic Council speaks with Paolo Mauro, IFC’s Director of Economic and Market Research, on global economic trends. The discussion explores private sector opportunities amid shifting markets. Watch now. #IFCResearch #PrivateSectorDevelopment
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The 2025 Annual Meetings may be over, but the conversation continues. We'll be posting an interview with Paolo Mauro, Director of Economic Research, IFC and Charles Lichfield of the Atlantic tomorrow. Keep an eye on our feed to catch up on more insights.
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IFC Economics reposted this
Managing Director at IFC - International Finance Corporation
Development finance can and must serve dual purposes; channeling private capital to where it’s needed most while offering investors the returns and portfolio diversification they seek. In my Financial Times op-ed, I explore how a new model of emerging market investing—anchored in securitization—can mobilize private capital at scale and deliver competitive returns. This isn’t just financial innovation. It’s a structural shift toward more inclusive and sustainable global prosperity. #WBGMeetings #EmergingMarkets #securitization #privatecapital
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Join the conversation Friday, October 17 at the #WBGMeetings plenary in Washington, D.C., featuring Ajay, Annual Meetings Chairman Olavo Avelino Garcia Correia, & International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_E8zQtT
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How can agriculture can become a true engine of jobs, income, and opportunity – especially for smallholder farmers who feed the world? ▶️ Watch the replay of our #WBGMeetings event: https://lnkd.in/eHDYPJxn
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Small-scale farmers feed the world, yet many face barriers to growth and opportunity. AgriConnect, The World Bank initiative, is transforming smallholder farming into a driver of lasting growth, jobs, and food security. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/Lm0C50Xbl8j #WBGMeetings
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From October 13–18, the World Bank Group and IMF will bring together voices from government, business, civil society, youth, and academia to discuss today’s most urgent global challenges at the #WBGMeetings. On October 14, join our flagship public event, Mission AgriConnect: Farms, Firms, and Finance for Jobs, to see how investing in small farms can spark big change: creating jobs, boosting food security, and building more resilient communities. Be part of the conversation: sign up for updates, follow the sessions, and join us live. https://lnkd.in/ejavS7Xc
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Leveraging technology can help scale business upgrading programs. Technology enabled business upgrading can scale impact at lower cost. IFC’s Emerging Market Insights showcases examples from #Guatemala, #Jordan, #Ghana, and #Uganda, where video training combined with virtual consulting, and AI supported coaching boosted sales, profits, and productivity. Partnerships with large firms and multinationals can help small businesses adopt best practices, meet international standards, and access new markets Read more here: http://wrld.bg/NFK750X08wt #IFCResearch #PrivateSectorDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #JobCreation #BusinessGrowth #EmergingMarkets
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