INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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International fund for business development

The International Fund for Business Development (IFBD) is an international non-governmental financial organization dedicated to developing economic conditions for small and medium-sized businesses in developing countries to achieve higher incomes and better living conditions.

  • Development of international business relations
  • Investment management
  • Development of business training programs
  • Development of international business standards

Our mission and goals

Our mission

To improve economic development and business climate in developing countries through financing and developing small and medium-sized enterprises.

Our goals

To promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries through providing financial support, expertise, and education. We aim to create a favorable environment for entrepreneurship, improve quality of life, and increase economic growth in developing countries. We support small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and become the main source of job creation and economic development in their regions. We also strive to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly business growth in these regions, taking into account the interests of future generations.

We focus our support to reach the startups and small business and, to help millions of businessman to:

  • Increase their productivity and access international markets
  • Create and access jobs and economic growth
  • Increase their incomes
  • Improve their coping mechanisms in fragile and conflict environments
  • Strengthen their voice, capacities and organizations

IFBD catalyses public and private investments, helps strengthen policies and promotes innovation, in order to achieve sustainable benefits for the small businesses at scale and support all countries to achieve lasting, systemic change. We work with governments, the private sector, civil society and other development partners and use a range of instruments, tools and knowledge to respond to the challenges facing countries with the most critical needs.

Services

IFBD provide a wide range of services to support the development of small and medium enterprises in developing countries.

Financing

Provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises in the form of loans, grants, or investments.

Expertise

Provide expert services in business management, financial planning, marketing, production, logistics, and other business-related issues.

Training

Provide educational programs and courses to help entrepreneurs and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises improve their skills and knowledge

Mentoring

Provide individual mentoring and consultations for entrepreneurs who need assistance in developing their businesses.

Networking

Fund provide technical support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including assistance in accessing technologies, information resources, and other infrastructure services.

Business Development

Provide technical support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including assistance in accessing technologies, information resources, and other infrastructure services.

Policy Development

Work with government organizations and other stakeholders to help create policy conditions favorable to small and medium-sized enterprises, such as improving tax laws, simplifying business licensing and permit procedures, and providing intellectual property protection and anti-corruption measures.

Infrastructure Development

Help businesses gain access to necessary infrastructure, such as electricity, water, transportation, and communication. We can also assist in developing infrastructure in areas where it is absent or underdeveloped.

Social Entrepreneurship Support

The International Business Development Fund can help entrepreneurs who want to create a socially oriented business that addresses social problems and meets the needs of people in vulnerable groups.

Martin Rowinski

CEO of Boardsi

Of the new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, small businesses accounted for 62%—12.7 million compared to 7.9 million by large enterprises. A 2019 SBA report found that small businesses accounted for 44% of U.S. economic activity. Without small businesses, the American economy and workforce would be a pretty wild landscape to imagine.

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada

When we support our small businesses, we support our workers, our communities, and our economy.

The Hon. Chrystia Freeland

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada

Small businesses are at the heart of our communities, and supporting them is one of the most important things we can do to build a thriving economy.

Contact us

Email:

ifbd@ifbd.org

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