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Mar 10, 2020
A Cable Car Named Development
An aerial cableway in one of Bogotá’s poorest areas has slashed travel times. But this is just one of its benefits in a community in search of pride.
Mar 10, 2020
An Aerial Tramway Yields Benefits on the Ground
TransMiCable, an aerial tramway in Bogotá’s poorest neighborhood, is improving the lives of residents in a variety of ways—including an increased sense of safety, appreciation of local history, greater accessibility, and job opportunities.
Feb 12, 2020
Generating Solar Power—and Self-Reliance—in the West Bank
Rooftop solar arrays on nearly 500 schools will help the West Bank address crippling electricity shortages.
Jan 22, 2020
Reviving a Waterway Creates a New Freight Market for India
An IFC-supported PPP promotes regional economic growth and introduces opportunities for private investment.
Jan 15, 2020
El Salvador Powers Up to Become More Competitive
Clean, efficient power generation will help steady the nation’s electrical supply, boost business prospects, and offer greater resilience.
Dec 3, 2019
Building Green—the Business Case
A new IFC report finds a huge potential for green buildings—and shows how developers, banks, and governments are rapidly building markets.
Dec 2, 2019
Kenya’s Growth?
Three Promising Areas
Experts say that government reforms in Kenya can stimulate private sector investment, especially in agribusiness, affordable housing, and manufacturing.
Nov 18, 2019
Wind Energy Transforms Pakistan
Wind power is improving lives around the Jhimpir wind corridor while helping Pakistan meet its energy goals.
Nov 12, 2019
Nepal: Following hydro deal,
what’s next?
In Nepal, a foreign investor and nine co-lenders just signed a major hydro deal. What other sectors offer potential for private investment?
Nov 12, 2019
In Rwanda, an Investment Market at Home
In fast-growing Rwanda, potential demand for housing is huge but untapped. Now the country is working to attract private investors.
