IFC supports the participation of women in business as an important part of its mission to foster sustainable private sector growth in
developing countries. Women’s businesses represent an untapped market for financial institutions and a valuable, underutilized resource for economic development.
As entrepreneurs, women contribute significantly to national economies and job creation. They accomplish this despite a frequent lack of access to financial services and other business support.
What if these entrepreneurs were better served? IFC provides world-class expertise and best practices to clients who recognize this strategic opportunity. We are unlocking economic potential by increasing access to finance and reducing gender-based barriers to investment. It makes good sense—for business, for women, for development.