By studying the approach of IFC leasing technical assistance projects implemented to date, the authors hope to provide a useful reference. This manual highlights which elements to look for locally, why experiences may be different between countries, and what (based on our collective experience)...

This article examines the dynamic relationship between the consumption of goods and services, technological efficiency, and associated resource use, as described by the theory of Jevons’ Paradox (JP). A theory is presented about what causes JP, in which resource efficiency savings are...

This paper intends to share the experience gained by the International Finance Corporations (IFC) Leasing Advisory Project in Central Asia and Azerbaijan (ACALF) in working with a number of financial institutions that provide leasing services. In particular, ACALF has been involved in the...