Brazil, April 22 -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a strategic partnership with Grupo Equatorial to enhance Brazil's energy access, improve system reliability, and reduce environmental impacts amid rising energy demands in the country.Brazil faces the challenge of expanding infrastructure to meet demand while reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The World Bank Group estimates that closing the infrastructure gap and achieving development goals from 2022 to 2030 will require 3.7% of GDP annually. IFC's support of private infrastructure companies through impactful investments is crucial to addressing this gap. The electricity distribution sector is key to ensuring affordable energy access...