The plan has committed more than $3 billion overall in 2018 to private markets as CIO William Coaker Jr. builds up the alternatives portfolio.
Total assets under management hit $722 billion, with $246 billion in dry powder.
China felt biggest impact, primarily in Yangtze River Basin.
One-fifth of global investors intend to increase their allocation to private equity in emerging markets in 2017.
Asia accounts for almost half of the global total with a record $22 billion invested.
IFC attendees focus on managing risk, exploring right opportunities.