IFC’s ERA Program: Supporting Resilience During Invasion
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has doubled its pre-invasion financing levels and remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s private sector during the war.
Total support amounts to $2 billion, consisting of $1.2 billion in IFC’s own investments and an additional $718 million in mobilized capital.
IFC focuses on capital expenditure in high-risk sectors such as shipping, energy, and construction materials, with activities guided by three main priorities:
- Critical Sectors & Supplies – IFC supports agribusiness and food processing, financial services including SME financing and digital solutions, and facilitates critical imports and exports through the Global Trade Finance Program.
- Vital Infrastructure – Investments strengthen transport and logistics, including passenger transport and ports, the energy sector (wind power, battery storage), telecom and IT infrastructure, and healthcare.
- Displaced & Municipalities – IFC provides urgent repairs to homes, housing solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), and improved access to finance and services for the forcibly displaced.
To maximize impact, IFC deploys a combination of investment, advisory, upstream engagement, and analytical work.