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Jul 29, 2021
Sector Notes | COVID-19's Impact on infrastructure
The COVID–19 outbreak has significantly impacted infrastructure development and the global economy. International response to the rapid disruption to key infrastructure sectors and industries is ongoing. IFC’s COVID–19 infrastructure sector notes provide a quick and short analyses on the impact of the pandemic on different infrastructure sectors while proposing recommendations for an effective response to this global crisis.
English | 2020 IFC
Jul 28, 2021
The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Subnational Governments in Emerging Markets: The Outlook One Year On
Subnational governments in emerging market cities have undoubtedly felt the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis. Cities have been at the forefront of the pandemic, given both the impact it has had on their budgets and their citizens, and their central role in managing it. In our October 2020 note, we shared thoughts on what the crisis could mean for cities. More than a year after the crisis first hit, we now project gradual recovery for subnational governments in the second half of 2021 and 2022. This should support investment and lending activity by development finance institutions (DFIs) to help address infrastructure needs globally.
English | 5 pages | IFC 2021
Jul 19, 2021
Creating Markets in Malawi: Country Private Sector Diagnostic
The Malawi Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations for private sector development.
English | 129 pages | 2021 IFC
Jun 17, 2021
Enabling A Competitive Mobile Sector in Emerging Markets Through the Development of Tower Companies
Sharing mobile network infrastructure through specialized companies called towercos is a business model with the potential to accelerate access to quality mobile connectivity for individuals and businesses in emerging markets. A significant number of developing countries have yet to adopt this model, however, and many others continue to struggle with competition issues within their tower markets. This note provides the rationale and policy options for a light regulatory regime that can enable the entry and sustainable development of a dynamic market for towercos in emerging markets. The note also discusses the evolution of the towerco model into small cells and distributed antenna systems, both of which help enable high-speed mobile connectivity technologies like 4G and 5G.
English | 8 pages—June—Note 104 | IFC 2021
Jun 3, 2021
The Power of Batteries to Expand Renewable Energy in Emerging Markets
The global power and transportation sectors of the future will be fundamentally different from today, igniting opportunities for investment in new technologies that can bolster resilience and lower carbon emissions. One of those key technologies is batteries, which are creating increasingly compelling solutions for storing and distributing renewable energy.
Jun 3, 2021
Hydrogen's New Horizon— Scaling Up Clean Hydrogen for the Power Sector
EMERGING ENERGY SOLUTIONS A series on emerging energy trends and opportunities from IFC
Jun 3, 2021
Emerging Energy Solutions
Emerging Energy Solutions
Apr 28, 2021
Enabling Private Investment in 5G Connectivity in Emerging Markets—An Assessment of Challenges and Policy Options
This note proposes a high-level framework to assess challenges and policy options to enabling private sector-led investment in 5G connectivity in emerging markets. 5G is the latest mobile network technology and it has the potential to provide high-speed Internet connectivity and enable digital transformation across multiple sectors of an economy. The proposed framework leverages industry data to articulate the digital divide and benchmark the enabling environment for 5G connectivity in emerging markets. The note concludes with recommendations on policy options and business strategies, drawing from early experiences in advanced markets and major opportunities and challenges in emerging markets.
English | 8 pages — April —Note 102 | IFC 2021
Apr 15, 2021
Gender-Responsive Training Methods: A Guidance Note
This Guidance Note highlights how training initiatives can respond to women and men’s different needs and learning preferences. It is intended to strengthen the skills and practice of training providers who run technical business courses for entrepreneurs—whether face to face, or virtually.
Jan 21, 2021
Mining Royalties Data in Colombia: Data at Work for the Voice of the People
IFC presents a set of recommendations for governments, industry and civil society aimed at improving data disclosure and use practices of mining royalty data to provide citizens with complete, relevant and actionable information.
Dec 15, 2020
Investment Opportunities in Temperature-Controlled Logistics (TCL)
Temperature-controlled logistics will help transport COVID-19 vaccines quickly and safely, and accelerate the global pandemic recovery. In this series, IFC outlines why we need to invest in temperature-controlled logistics now, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Alcazar Energy, Egypt
Alcazar Energy recognizes that workplace bullying, and in particular any forms of sexual harassment, could impact business operations and the employee’s wellbeing.
8 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - TAQA Arabia, Energy, Egypt
TAQA Arabia recognized a need to consider specific risks for women as part of the project’s environmental, social, and health and safety requirements.
6 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Asyaport, Infrastructure, Turkey
The case study explores how the company has taken action to promote equal opportunities and highlights the the implementation of the company’s Environmental and Social Action Plan.
7 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Nov 30, 2020
Leading a Clean Urban Recovery with Electric Buses
With the imposition of lockdowns in early 2020 due to the onset of COVID-19, bus, train, and metro lines experienced significant decreases in ridership. Between March and April, public transit ridership was down 70-90 percent in some places. These recent challenges have come on top of a fall in public transport ridership over the past decade, all of which leads some to wonder if our ability to get around cities will ever be the same.
English | 8 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 21, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on Sub-National Governments
In emerging markets, urban centers feel the brunt of both the health and economic crises, putting subnational governments, or SNGs, front and center in the efforts to contain COVID-19. SNGs in emerging markets face significant challenges brought on by the pandemic, for example, significantly less use of public transit, dramatically lower sales tax revenue due to retail and tourism closures, and limited capacity to mount an effective health response. Low levels of preparedness compound these vulnerabilities.
English | 6 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Telecoms, Media & Technology
IFC: Building the Digital Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Transport
IFC: A Leading Investor in Emerging Market Transportation
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Global Infrastructure
IFC: Providing Solutions to the World’s Infrastructure Challenges
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Energy
IFC: A Leading Investor in Emerging Markets Energy
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Urban Infrastructure
IFC: A Solutions Provider for Cities and Mayors
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory
Guidance on Community Engagement and Local Benefits
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Upstream Infrastructure
IFC: Upstream Opportunities in Infrastructure
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Sustainable Mining
IFC: A Partner for Sustainable Mining Development
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
Oct 14, 2020
Sector Overview | Water
IFC: A Partner for Water and Municipal Infrastructure
English | 2 pages | IFC 2020
