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Feb 10, 2020
Spotlight: Capital Markets in Africa
Strengthening domestic capital markets could pave the way for African countries to pool local wealth, spur growth, and attract investors.
Jan 30, 2020
Microfinance Yields Better Futures for Honduran Farmers
A microcredit program offers smallholders a credit line in a region where low levels of financial inclusion have been an obstacle to economic progress.
Dec 15, 2019
This Indonesian Bank Puts Financing for Women on the Menu
By offering extensive non-financial services as well as financing, BTPN Syariah Bank serves women entrepreneurs who want to build their business.
Dec 11, 2019
Scaling Small Business Lending in West Africa
Entrepreneurs need to access credit to run a successful business. The Small Loan Guarantee Program can help.
Oct 7, 2019
Answering Africa’s Call for Private Equity Capital in SMEs
By providing risk capital and technical assistance to fund managers, IFC’s SME Ventures program supports promising young businesses.
Sep 18, 2019
Replacing Fossil Fuel Generators Offers Clean-Energy Options
A new study reveals the long-term costs of backup generators in developing countries—and points to solutions.
Sep 13, 2019
This Mongolian Entrepreneur Outpaces Expectations
Services provided by IFC client XacBank enable small enterprises in Mongolia to thrive.
Jul 22, 2019
How Loans to Small Businesses Are Changing Lives in Lebanon
IFC’s focus on extending financial services to small businesses across the Middle East and North Africa led to our partnership with Bank Audi—which has now disbursed 5,000 collateral-free small business loans.
May 29, 2019
Microloans Offer Jordanian Entrepreneurs Better Options
IFC’s investment and advice are helping microfinance institution Tamweelcom expand its support to small entrepreneurs.
Jan 9, 2019
Can a Truck Help Secure a Bank Loan? In Malawi, It Can.
An IFC-supported collateral registry in Malawi helps thousands of entrepreneurs previously excluded from formal credit.
