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World leaders describe IFFIm as a “catalytic success”

22 May 2012

Official report says IFFIm has been "game changing" for global immunisation Washington DC, 22 May 2012 - IFFIm is highlighted as “a catalytic success story” by the G8 in the official report from the 2012 meeting at Camp David. The “Camp David Accountability Report” focuses on areas of agreement on global health, food security and n...

René Karsenti to become new Chair of IFFIm Board

03 Feb 2012

Outgoing Chair Alan Gillespie oversaw raising of US$ 3.6 billion René Karsenti will take over as IFFIm Board Chair on 24 February Washington DC and Geneva, 3 February 2012 - René Karsenti has been appointed as the new Board Chair of the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm). He joined the Board on 23 December 2011 and will take ...

IFFIm rating action by Standard & Poor’s follows sovereign donor downgrades

17 Jan 2012

Standard & Poor’s downgrades the International Finance Facility for Immunisation Company by one notch from AAA to AA+ Washington DC, 17 January 2012 - Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has downgraded the International Finance Facility for Immunisation Company (IFFIm) by one notch from AAA to AA+ with a negative outlook, following S&P’s ratin...

IFFIm and World Bank renew commitment to raise funds for GAVI programmes

10 Oct 2011

IFFIm announces the renewal for five years of its Treasury Management Agreement with the World Bank Washington, 10 October 2011 - The International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) is pleased to announce the renewal for five years of its Treasury Management Agreement with the World Bank.  "This has been an effective partnership...

New IFFIm vaccine bonds issued to support life-saving immunisation in poorest countries

28 Sep 2011

J.P. Morgan, the World Bank and the International Finance Facility for Immunisation ("IFFIm") today announced the issuance of US$ 169.4 million (equivalent) of IFFIm "Vaccine Bonds" in Japan. [日本語]

Independent evaluation confirms IFFIm success

01 Jul 2011

HLSP analysis finds IFFIm transformative and a 'strong case for further investment' IFFIm saves many additional lives and money, and has helped "transform GAVI from a niche actor into a major player in international health."  That's the conclusion of a well-respected, independent health care consulting firm in a new, independent evaluation of...

Brazil to become IFFIm donor, Italy increases funding

14 Jun 2011

Italy and Brazil have pledged US$ 37 million and US$ 20 million respectively to IFFIm to support GAVI's vaccination programmes.