The Issue Briefs below explain IFC's crisis-response facilities and expanded services in more detail.
All documents are in PDF format.
 | Global Trade Finance Program
Trade is vitally important in an integrated world, and it can be an effective tool in private sector development. |
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 | Debt and Asset Recovery Program
The program aims to support real and financial sector stability, growth, and development by addressing restructuring needs and restoring the health of companies and financial institutions. |
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 | IFC Advisory Services
The Advisory Services response strategy focuses on access to finance, the business enabling environment, corporate governance, and public-private partnerships in infrastructure. |
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 | IFC Capitalization Fund
The $3 billion fund, managed by IFC Asses Management Company, a subsidiary of IFC, is a global equity and subordinated debt fund which aims to help recapitalize banks in smaller emerging markets. |
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 | Infrastructure Crisis Facility
Infrastructure is a priority for developing and emerging market countries as it provides basic human services such as electricity, roads, water, and telecoms. |
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 | Microfinance Enhancement Facility
The global financial crisis presents particular challenges for the microfinance industry. In response, IFC and KfW will launch a facility to support sound microfinance institutions worldwide. |