International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, creates opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives. We foster sustainable economic growth in developing countries by supporting private sector development, mobilizing private capital, and providing advisory and risk mitigation services to businesses and governments. Our new investments totaled $15 billion in fiscal 2009, helping channel capital into developing countries during the financial crisis.

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 155, 000 people in 153 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax and legal, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 135,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Ernst & Young expands its services and resources in accordance with clients’ needs throughout the CIS. Over 3,700 professionals work at 16 offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Togliatti, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, Baku, Kyiv, Donetsk, Tashkent, Tbilisi, Yerevan and Minsk.

Ernst & Young’s practice in the CIS is one of the most dynamic in our global corporate network. 2009 is an important year in our history, as this is 20th anniversary of our operations in Russia.

Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK OJSC). Russia’s coal leader accounting for 30% of national coal sales. SUEK is the only Russian coal company among the Top 10 global coal companies.