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November 4, 2021

GLASGOW, Nov. 3, 2021—Addressing the dual challenges of inequality and climate change, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, have agreed to establish a new fund to mobilize up to $2 billion in private investment into emerging market sustainable bonds that support COVID-19 relief efforts […]

October 13, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 13, 2021—In a major step towards supporting the private sector in Sri Lanka amid a significant economic downturn, IFC issued its first-ever rupee-denominated bond in the country. The bond – called the ‘Serendib Bond’ – is a significant milestone towards ensuring that the private-sector has access to long-term […]

September 29, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 28, 2021—Marking its 11th year of honoring inspiring Sri Lankan women, Women in Management (WIM), in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership between IFC and the government of Australia, today opened nominations for the ‘Top 50′ Professional and Career Women Awards 2021. This will be IFC’s seventh […]

September 7, 2021

The virtual broadcast will see President Hichilema outline his plans to restore macro-economic stability to Zambia in conversation with the Chairman of Invest Africa LONDON, United Kingdom, September 6, 2021/ — The newly elected President of Zambia, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, will address over 1000 global businesses and investors at Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com)’s flagship […]

August 18, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 18, 2021—Sri Lanka will become the first country to benefit from an IFC global initiative designed to boost access to affordable and quality health-care through digital technology across the region—amid increased demand for services in the wake of COVID-19. IFC’s new upstream initiative, the Global Digital Health Platform […]

August 17, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 17, 2021—In a bid to protect the most vulnerable people and help companies maintain operations and jobs, IFC’s focused and sustained investments in South Asia continued to have strong impact in the fiscal year 2021, with support for medical facilities, vaccines and supplies, and to hard-hit micro, small, […]

July 20, 2021

July 20, 2021—IFC has appointed Hector Gomez Ang as Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, he will play a critical role in boosting IFC’s investments in the region, as it looks to recover from the severe impacts of COVID-19. In taking on the new role, Gomez Ang said the […]

July 14, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 14, 2021—To help close the gender gap and promote greater work-life balance, particularly at a time of COVID-19 impacts, IFC and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sri Lanka (FCCISL) have launched a new online learning series to strengthen business commitment towards flexible work and family-friendly […]

March 9, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 8, 2021—Celebrating International Women’s Day, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, joined the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for the sixth consecutive year to ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality.’ The annual global event highlights how women’s participation in the economy can spur sustainable private sector development. This year’s event […]

March 4, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 4, 2021—Sri Lanka’s first National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS), launched today, aims to make financial services more accessible, efficient, and affordable for all households and businesses in the country. The NFIS is a joint effort led by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka—with technical and financial assistance from IFC, a member […]

IFC, Amundi Launch $2B Bond Strategy to Support Green, Resilient, Inclusive Recovery

IFC Issues First Sri Lankan Rupee-Denominated Bond Paving the Way for Local Currency Offshore Funding

Women in Management, IFC launch 11th Professional and Career Women Awards, promoting resilient business leadership in Sri Lankan women

Zambia’s new president, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, to join the IMF, WHO and IFC at The Africa Debate next week

IFC and Hemas Pioneer New Digital Health Program to Boost Access to Affordable and Quality Health-Care Services in Sri Lanka and Beyond

IFC Ramps Up Impact Investments in South Asia to Protect Jobs and Livelihoods, Drive Green Recovery

IFC to Focus on COVID and Climate Finance to Help South Asia’s Post-COVID Economic Recovery Efforts: IFC’s New Regional Director

IFC and FCCISL Work with Sri Lankan Businesses to Help Navigate the Impacts of COVID-19 by Promoting Increased Work-Life Balance

IFC Partners with Colombo Stock Exchange to Ring the Bell for Gender Equality in Sri Lanka

Central Bank of Sri Lanka and IFC Launch the Country’s First National Financial Inclusion Strategy to Boost Financial Inclusion for All