Finance & Development, June 1978

This paper examines the expanded role for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with a major capital increase. The paper highlights that for the first time in its history, the IFC is undertaking a major increase of its share capital. In a decision made by its Board of Governors in November 1977, the IFC's authorized capital stock has been increased by US$540 million, from US$110 million to US$650 million. Of the increase, US$480 million has been allocated for subscription by current member countries. More than US$165 million has already been subscribed and US$33 million paid.