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As part of the World Bank Group's COVID-19 crisis response, IFC—the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets— to support their client companies that have been hurt by the economic downturn. However, many of these clients operate in high-risk environments.
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As global financial conditions tighten, the role of the World Bank Group remains critical to support the resilience and growth of the private sector, particularly in terms of preventing the loss of jobs and continuing to supply much-needed goods and services. Deepening the World Bank Group’s impact, the 欧美日b大片 PSW is helping to re-balance the risk and reward of private sector investments that offer major development impact in the poorest and most vulnerable countries.