This breakfast meeting is to celebrate the long standing collaboration of more than thirty years between Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Before making my remarks, I would like to congratulate Mr. Jin-Yong Cai on his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of IFC.
Ladies and Gentlemen: As the world’s leading private sector development institution, IFC has continued to support public policies and investments that create opportunities for the poor developing economies. The activities of IFC have helped developing countries register improved growth by financing investment, mobilizing capital in international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments.