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International Finance Corporation (IFC)

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What is the primary objective of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)?

  1. To promote economic development in developing countries

  2. To provide financial assistance to governments

  3. To regulate the international financial system

  4. To promote trade between countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IFC's primary objective is to promote economic development in developing countries by providing financial assistance to private sector projects.

When was the IFC established?

  1. 1944

  2. 1956

  3. 1966

  4. 1976


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IFC was established in 1956 as an affiliate of the World Bank.

Who is the current CEO of the IFC?

  1. Kristalina Georgieva

  2. David Malpass

  3. Junaid Ahmed

  4. Makhtar Diop


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makhtar Diop is the current CEO of the IFC.

What is the authorized capital of the IFC?

  1. $2 billion

  2. $4 billion

  3. $6 billion

  4. $8 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The authorized capital of the IFC is $4 billion.

What is the IFC's largest shareholder?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Germany

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States is the IFC's largest shareholder.

What is the IFC's main focus?

  1. Infrastructure

  2. Agriculture

  3. Manufacturing

  4. Services


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IFC's main focus is on infrastructure.

What is the IFC's typical investment size?

  1. $10 million to $50 million

  2. $50 million to $100 million

  3. $100 million to $200 million

  4. $200 million to $300 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IFC's typical investment size is $100 million to $200 million.

What is the IFC's average annual investment?

  1. $1 billion

  2. $2 billion

  3. $3 billion

  4. $4 billion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IFC's average annual investment is $3 billion.

What is the IFC's total investment portfolio?

  1. $100 billion

  2. $200 billion

  3. $300 billion

  4. $400 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IFC's total investment portfolio is $200 billion.

How many countries does the IFC operate in?

  1. 100

  2. 150

  3. 200

  4. 250


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IFC operates in 200 countries.

How many employees does the IFC have?

  1. 1,000

  2. 2,000

  3. 3,000

  4. 4,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IFC has 3,000 employees.

What is the IFC's headquarters?

  1. Washington, D.C.

  2. New York City

  3. London

  4. Tokyo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IFC's headquarters is in Washington, D.C.

What is the IFC's website?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IFC's website is www.ifc.org.

What is the IFC's mission statement?

  1. To promote economic development in developing countries by providing financial assistance to private sector projects.

  2. To promote economic development in developing countries by providing financial assistance to governments.

  3. To regulate the international financial system.

  4. To promote trade between countries.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IFC's mission statement is to promote economic development in developing countries by providing financial assistance to private sector projects.

What is the IFC's vision statement?

  1. To be the world's leading development finance institution.

  2. To be the world's leading provider of financial assistance to governments.

  3. To be the world's leading regulator of the international financial system.

  4. To be the world's leading promoter of trade between countries.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IFC's vision statement is to be the world's leading development finance institution.

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