IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. Established in 1956, IFC is owned by 184 member countries, a group that collectively determines our policies. We have six decades of experience in the world's most challenging markets. With a global presence in more than 100 countries, a network consisting of hundreds of financial institutions, and more than 2,000 private sector clients, IFC is uniquely positioned to create opportunity where it's needed most. We use our capital, expertise, and influence to help end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.