International Finance Corporation (IFC): Working Upstream

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plays a critical role in mobilising private sector investment to drive sustainable growth in emerging markets. As both a financier and a catalyst for innovation, IFC develops scalable solutions to address complex development challenges and unlock private capital.

Critical to this effort is IFC’s industry-leading Upstream approach. By shaping targeted regulatory reforms, fostering market development, and mobilising investors, IFC’s Advisory and Upstream services create the conditions for a robust pipeline of medium- to long-term investable opportunities. Through early-stage project development, financial structuring, and de-risking mechanisms, these services transform high-potential concepts into bankable opportunities that can attract private capital.

Crucially, this work is powered by IFC’s partnerships—with donors, investors, and with consultants whose insights in market analysis, policy design, and project structuring have all helped scale Upstream efforts globally.

This virtual session will provide a deep dive on Upstream and illustrate Upstream in action through examples from the ground within Agribusiness and Education. This is an opportunity to directly engage with IFC’s Upstream expert team, with a longer discussion encouraged.