Daisy Serem

Differentiated strategies are key to unlocking the potential of #MSMEs. From tailored financial products to leveraging tech innovations, targeted support can be a gamechanger. Read more: wrld.bg/sgTY50WjmQE @IFC_org

I was moved by the story of Aziz Kima, a 10-year-old in Côte d’Ivoire who no longer has to study by candlelight. The Electricity for All program made it possible for his family to afford access to electricity. With support from @IFC_org, @WBG_IDA, and partners, universal access is within reach - and #Mission300 is driving the momentum to connect millions more across Africa. Read more: wrld.bg/kfbC50UOcJ7 #PoweringAfrica

This year we've met incredible people whose stories inspired us. Entrepreneurs, farmers, shopkeepers, and more—each showing the power of private sector financing to transform lives. As we wrap up 2024, travel #AroundTheWorldWithIFC and meet these 12 remarkable people.

As we close out the year, I reflect on how leadership has evolved—we've grown in empathy, embraced change, and championed diversity and inclusion. Like a Christmas tree’s many beautiful colors & lights, our diversity shines brightly. Happy Holidays! 📸@IFC_org + @MIGA Comms Team

Private capital will drive climate solutions. For every $1 of concessional capital, @IFC_org mobilizes $8 from the private sector. Partnerships make climate projects bankable. Blog by @agarmora: wrld.bg/MlWc50UramL

From tech CEOs to mama mbogas (our neighborhood vegetable vendors), African women are leading the charge in business innovation, with the world’s highest female entrepreneurship rate at 24%. @IFC_org is proud to support their growth through training, finance, and market access—fueling Africa’s future. wrld.bg/NUh350U3V92

Sustainable cooling can meet growing demand in emerging markets AND protect the planet. #CoolerFinance, a new @‌IFC_org-@UNEP report, lays out a roadmap for financing sustainable cooling tech: wrld.bg/JMgZ50TvFCR @andersen_inger

Growth is needed to combat #poverty, but it shouldn't come at the cost of environmental sustainability. This #SDGAtlas #dataviz shows how economic growth, poverty reduction, and greenhouse gas emissions are intertwined wrld.bg/3Hoo50TfIHK

In emerging markets, #MSMEs are the engines of growth, comprising of more than 90% of all firms and 70% of total employment. Yet, these businesses face major barriers in accessing funding to grow and thrive. To help fill this gap, @IFC_org launched a $4B platform to support small businesses in developing economies. wrld.bg/FKtL50RYxem

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. By the end of 2023, 117.3 million people were displaced = 1 in 69 people worldwide 🌍 — @Refugees. As millions grapple with conflict, poverty, and climate change, we must continue to advocate for their inclusion. wrld.bg/t20A50RT9EH #WithRefugees

The National ID Program of Ethiopia provides 'Fayda' numbers for refugees, enabling them to access essential services & unlock economic potential. Ibstisam shows how inclusive policies benefit refugees & host communities as part of our #ID4D Program. @Refugees #WithRefugees

From April 15-20, global leaders are gathering in Washington D.C. to attend the @IMFNews - @WorldBank Group Spring Meetings. More than ever, @IFC_org is committed to mobilizing investments in climate action, food security, health & much more and build a sustainable future. Sign up to join our events online: wrld.bg/LIjq50RfqTJ

The first #IDA21 meeting of donor and borrower representatives has concluded, kicking off a series of meetings in a critical replenishment year. Hear more from #IDA21 co-chair @AxelVT_WB, and learn how you can stay engaged in the months ahead. #IDAworks

In #Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp, an IFC program is bringing private sector solutions to help refugees and the host community grow businesses, provide essential services, and create jobs. Learn more about this unique approach. wrld.bg/eXfr50QiUJR

With global conflicts causing record levels of forced displacement, the world is grappling with a complex refugee crisis. The private sector can play a pivotal role in helping refugees become more self-reliant. Learn more from the latest #IFCexplained. #RefugeeForum

👷‍♂️👩‍🌾 We need to help emerging economies grow and improve livelihoods while cutting emissions and increasing resilience. Every year, IFC helps developing countries avoid 153M tons of carbon emissions 🏭. Together, we can end poverty on a livable planet. #COP28

Countdown to #COP28! From Dec 1-11, join our conversations on ways to finance a #LivablePlanet where climate is resilient, food, energy and water are abundant, nature is protected, and poverty is defeated. Check out the calendar of events: wrld.bg/SGAO50QbFJn

🌊 Curious about the Gulpur Hydropower Project's impact on Mahseer, #Pakistan's national fish? 🐟🇵🇰 Explore the story and uncover the connection between sustainable energy & efforts to protect the Mahseer. #WorldFisheriesDay

"There is nothing that gives me more hope than our capacity to work together in common purpose." In his #WBmeetings plenary address, Ajay Banga outlined the @WorldBank’s new vision to meet the most pressing needs of the people & the planet. wrld.bg/MpxT50PVXCE

As world leaders convene in New York for @UN General Assembly #UNGA, follow IFC and our Managing Director @Diop_IFC for coverage on the critical role of the private sector in advancing solutions for a sustainable world. #IFCimpact