IFC South Asia (@ifc_southasia) 's Twitter Profile
IFC South Asia

@ifc_southasia

Official twitter feed for @IFC_org in South Asia, a member of the @WorldBank Group, focusing on the private sector development in the region

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🎙 Dive into the latest #DevelopmentPodcast for exclusive insights from the #WBGMeetings! Ajay, Christina Williams, Makhtar Diop, Omprakash Shukla & Sharon Maithia discuss why job creation is crucial for development & how World Bank Group is addressing this challenge. wrld.bg/PHPx50VRGlf

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The NPSDS & digital payment platforms have made transactions faster & easier. Further progress requires innovation, accessibility, quality improvements, & stronger financial frameworks in 🇳🇵. Download the report by IFC and Nepal Rastra Bank wrld.bg/OFNV50VTFV8

The NPSDS &amp; digital payment platforms have made transactions faster &amp; easier. Further progress requires innovation, accessibility, quality improvements, &amp; stronger financial frameworks in 🇳🇵. Download the report by <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> and <a href="/NepalRastraBank/">Nepal Rastra Bank</a> wrld.bg/OFNV50VTFV8
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🆕 JUST LAUNCHED: The World Bank's latest economic update for #SouthAsia. What is the outlook? Growth prospects have weakened amid increasing uncertainty in the global economy. Read more in the #SouthAsiaDevelopment Update: wrld.bg/1KbS50VTF3B

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#DYK you can access the world’s development data with just one click? Whether you're a student seeking knowledge, a researcher needing insights, or a policymaker shaping solutions, #Data360 helps you explore, analyze & act. ➡️ wrld.bg/UhEr50VVL8z | #DataMeetsDevelopment

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Our partnership with Bhutan has never been stronger.   At its core: creating more & better jobs and accelerating growth while safeguarding Bhutan’s unique ecosystem through private investment.   Proud to launch our new Country Partnership Framework today. wrld.bg/XTqo50VW5gq

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Honored to launch @Worldbank’s Country Partnership Framework for Bhutan with our Managing Director Anna Bjerde. With a significantly expanding engagement, we stand by Bhutan’s transformative journey for greater prosperity while safeguarding nature and culture.

Honored to launch @Worldbank’s Country Partnership Framework for Bhutan with our Managing Director  <a href="/bjerde_anna/">Anna Bjerde</a>. With a significantly expanding engagement, we stand by Bhutan’s transformative journey for greater prosperity while safeguarding nature and culture.
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At IFC we believe- resilient food systems start with strong seeds. 🌱 With Mahyco Grow & #GAFSP, we're helping smallholder farmers in #Africa access high-quality, pest-resistant seeds to boost yields & incomes. 🔗 wrld.bg/44o350VWhs4 IFC Africa

At <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> we believe- resilient food systems start with strong seeds. 🌱 With <a href="/MahycoGrow/">Mahyco Grow</a> &amp; #GAFSP, we're helping smallholder farmers in #Africa access high-quality, pest-resistant seeds to boost yields &amp; incomes. 🔗 wrld.bg/44o350VWhs4 <a href="/IFCAfrica/">IFC Africa</a>
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SMEs power Bangladesh’s economy—but many face financing gaps. IFC is scaling up support so these businesses can access the capital they need to grow, create jobs, and build resilience.

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Barriers at Work: We all face them. The question is how to tackle them. In this series our staff share how they handle challenging projects in manufacturing, agribusiness, & services. Hina shares how IFC helped businesses in #Pakistan access finance. wrld.bg/iACJ50VZNyZ

Barriers at Work: We all face them. The question is how to tackle them. In this series our staff share how they handle challenging projects in manufacturing, agribusiness, &amp; services. Hina shares how <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> helped businesses in #Pakistan access finance. wrld.bg/iACJ50VZNyZ
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What makes Bangladesh a standout in menstrual health? A grassroots entrepreneurship model that empowers women and entire communities. 📖 Learn more in our latest story: wrld.bg/EWZ650VZY4s #MHDay2025 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

What makes Bangladesh a standout in menstrual health? A grassroots entrepreneurship model that empowers women and entire communities. 

📖 Learn more in our latest story: wrld.bg/EWZ650VZY4s 

#MHDay2025 #PeriodFriendlyWorld
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SMEs drive 27% of GDP & 80% of industrial jobs in Bangladesh. Eastern Bank is scaling financial solutions with IFC to unlock their full potential. Looking forward to the lasting impact of this partnership.

SMEs drive 27% of GDP &amp; 80% of industrial jobs in Bangladesh. Eastern Bank is scaling financial solutions with <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> to unlock their full potential. Looking forward to the lasting impact of this partnership.
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Bank Asia is expanding MSME finance access in rural Bangladesh, empowering communities, women, and youth. IFC is proud to support Bank Asia’s commitment to inclusive growth and a resilient economy.

Bank Asia is expanding MSME finance access in rural Bangladesh, empowering communities, women, and youth. <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> is proud to support Bank Asia’s commitment to inclusive growth and a resilient economy.
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SMEs face financing gaps, but City Bank is closing the gap with IFC’s support—scaling growth and resilience. Proud to partner with City Bank on empowering Bangladesh’s economy.

SMEs face financing gaps, but City Bank is closing the gap with IFC’s support—scaling growth and resilience. Proud to partner with City Bank on empowering Bangladesh’s economy.
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With IFC-backed financing, Meharun is growing Chaya Monjuri—preserving Jamdani weaving, uplifting her community, and creating jobs. Heritage meets impact.

With <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a>-backed financing, Meharun is growing Chaya Monjuri—preserving Jamdani weaving, uplifting her community, and creating jobs. Heritage meets impact.
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With an IFC -backed Startup Loan, Sabira scaled Wander Woman—tripling sales, creating jobs, and empowering women to explore the world. Proud to support bold ideas that uplift.

With an <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> -backed Startup Loan, Sabira scaled Wander Woman—tripling sales, creating jobs, and empowering women to explore the world. Proud to support bold ideas that uplift.
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From tutoring to thriving entrepreneur—Abu Bakar grew his farm with support from IFC. He’s creating jobs and transforming lives in rural Bangladesh.

From tutoring to thriving entrepreneur—Abu Bakar grew his farm with support from IFC. He’s creating jobs and transforming lives in rural Bangladesh.
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In 2015, two entrepreneurs set out to make homeownership possible for India’s overlooked—shopkeepers, mechanics, self-employed women—those shut out by traditional banks. Backed by IFC through Multiples Alternate Asset Management, Vastu Housing Finance is now one of #India’s fastest-growing

In 2015, two entrepreneurs set out to make homeownership possible for India’s overlooked—shopkeepers, mechanics, self-employed women—those shut out by traditional banks. 

Backed by <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> through <a href="/MultiplesPE/">Multiples Alternate Asset Management</a>, Vastu Housing Finance is now one of #India’s fastest-growing
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Empower women, power up🚀business! In #SriLanka, a new IFC-Sunshine Holdings partnership is helping create more opportunities & supportive environments for women in the workforce. It’s a partnership that promotes women’s recruitment, retention & #RespectfulWorkplaces.

Empower women, power up🚀business!
In #SriLanka, a new <a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a>-Sunshine Holdings partnership is helping create more opportunities &amp; supportive environments for women in the workforce. It’s a partnership that promotes women’s recruitment, retention &amp; #RespectfulWorkplaces.
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News: The World Bank Group announces the new Country Partnership Framework for Nepal. The 7-year framework will focus on creating jobs and building resilience to natural disasters in #Nepal. Read more: wrld.bg/SAus50W3x7L

News: The <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> Group announces the new Country Partnership Framework for Nepal. The 7-year framework will focus on creating jobs and building resilience to natural disasters in #Nepal.
Read more: wrld.bg/SAus50W3x7L