IFC investments in Burma hotels have been criticised for weak poverty reduction impact. IFC claims that investment in luxury hotels in India will provide “affordable hotels”.
Private Sector
Private Sector
Analysis
Factsheet: World Bank’s IFC and private finance for development
This factsheet explains how the International Finance Corporation (IFC) operates, how development impact is measured, and the latest trends in investments by sector, region and instrument.
Private Sector
Analysis
IFC: Learning lessons or institutional amnesia?
In response to the IFC’s shaming over its involvement with Dinant corporation in Honduras, the institution produced a “lessons learned” document. However, it has been rejected by campaigners, who are demanding more fundamental reform.
Private Sector
News
Big banks & IMF: No structural reform
The IMF rings more warnings about the costs of having an oversized financial sector, but fails to recommend stronger controls on the banking sector.
Finance
News
Argentina's creditors accused of “vulture-like behaviour”
Argentina has agreed a deal with its Paris Club creditors, which have been accused of aggressive behaviour in demanding repayment of double the original debt.
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News
Civil society letter re: the IFC and lessons learned
A letter from civil society in response to the IFC's lesson learned briefing
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News
World Bank Group investing in banks before poverty reduction
The World Bank Group invested $36 billion between 2009 and 2013 in the financial sector, three times as much as in education. Investments in financial intermediaries in Honduras and India have been criticised by civil society groups.
Private Sector
Commentary
Can development really be delivered by investing in private banks?
In a new blog the Bretton Woods Project highlights the Bank's increasing investment in financial intermediaries at the expense of education and health
Private Sector
Background
Summary of a meeting between civil society organisations and the IFC on financial intermediary lending
IFC staff and NGO representatives discussed financial intermediaries lending in a closed door meeting on Sunday 13 April.
Finance
Background
Financial tremors in developing countries: is another earthquake on the way?
Aldo Caliari Monetary policy changes in rich world are now starting – the reversal of…
