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Digital Opportunities in African Businesses

African firms seeking to increase their use of technology face a number of challenges including a higher cost of adoption compared with other regions. A new book by IFC researchers highlights what can be done to enable African businesses to take full advantage of digitalization, from investing in new infrastructure to funding tech startups.

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Emerging Market Green Bonds 2023

Emerging markets saw a 45 percent surge in sales of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds in 2023, according to the sixth edition of the Emerging Market Green Bonds report from IFC and Amundi. The analysis also projects issuance will continue to rise with around 7 percent annual growth through 2025, bringing much needed private sector funding to green transitions in developing economies.

Trade Finance in the Mekong Region

This study analyzes the regional trade finance ecosystem and provides insights into how importers and exporters can increase international trade with improved support from financial institutions. According to the report, increasing coverage is more important than reducing the cost of trade finance.

Building Green: Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets

Greener building technologies and climate-friendly capital markets could cut the construction sector’s carbon footprint as much as a fifth by 2035, creating a $3 trillion investment opportunity in emerging markets.

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