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$500 Million Microfinance Facility Backs Lenders to the Poor

IFC and German Development Bank KfW have launched a microfinance facility to help institutions facing financing shortfalls as a result of the global financial crisis.   

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IFC Helps Expand Health Care in Afghanistan

IFC is investing in a new hospital in Afghanistan that will expand access to health care and medical training and help address the country's shortage of medical professionals.
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IFC Helps Develop University in Rural India

IFC is helping the Indian state of Gujarat set up a modern university campus that could address the higher education needs of more than 10,000 students.
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Who Cares Wins 2008 Report

This report urges the financial industry to integrate sustainable investing practices or the consequences of climate change could fuel another financial crisis.
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New Web Site on IFC's Global Manufacturing & Services

IFC has updated and expanded the Web information on its global manufacturing and services activities, highlighting its strategy and development impact in the sector.
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