IFC Expands Its Web Information in Seven Languages
The language sites expand IFC's resources for international audiences that may not be able to access information about IFC in English. more...

Doing Business in Brazil
State- and city-level reforms are increasingly important in a globalized world. The new IFC/World Bank report compares the ease of doing business in 13 cities across Brazil. more...

IFC Launches New Sustainability Web Portal
Responding to growing stakeholder interest, the portal provides one-stop access to IFC's sustainability resources, including success stories from emerging markets. more...

Online Discussion: How Can Technology Help African Entrepreneurs?
For Africa to fully benefit from information and communication technologies, investment in broadband Internet and other robust technology is necessary. more...

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Gas Flaring
Each year about 150 billion cubic meters of natural gas are wasted because of gas flaring. This is enough fuel to cover the annual gas consumption of Belgium, France, and Germany. more...

Football, Sports, and Development
Can success or failure in the World Cup impact a country’s economy? The studies in this piece explore how sports may be a tool for economic development. more...