Author: vhddonette

IFC Helps Ukraine Accelerate Economic Growth Amid COVID-19, Promoting a Green Recovery

Despite the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic, IFC’s investment and advisory programs have been supporting Ukraine’s private sector by improving its access to sustainable finance and reliable digital financial services. These engagements are part of IFC’s broader strategy to improve the country’s business climate and boost trade competitiveness in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and health-care sectors while supporting Ukraine’s resilient recovery. ​ Over the past fiscal year, ending June 30, IFC stepped up its sustainable finance activity, providing approximately $135 million in long-term finance and around $65 million under the Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP), aimed at facilitating trade flows, promoting ... Read more