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International Finance Corporation

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UN agency encouraging private investment in developing nations a United Nations organization promoting private sector investment in developing countries to reduce poverty and improve the quality of people's lives. It finances private sector projects that are profit-oriented and environmentally and socially sound, and helps to foster development. The International Finance Corporation has a staff of 2,000 professionals around the world who seek profitable and creative solutions to complex business issues.

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Definitions of ’International Finance Corporation’ and meaning of ’International Finance Corporation’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’International Finance Corporation’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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