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Jun 16, 2021
Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production
Imbalances between supply and demand in the pharmaceutical sector have captured investors’ attention. Locally-manufactured medicines could bridge the gap.
Jun 16, 2021
As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunities Beckon
SouthBridge Group’s Andrew Alli on post-pandemic investment prospects, and the “real challenge” that all African leaders face.
Jul 29, 2020
Getting Developing Countries the COVID-19 Supplies They Need
IFC's new Global Health Platform will boost supply of face masks, ventilators and, eventually, vaccines.
Jun 24, 2020
Answering the Call for Personal Protective Wear
The private sector is stepping up to meet the demand for masks and other medical protective gear as governments battle COVID-19.
May 18, 2020
As Apparel Orders Drop, One Manufacturer in Africa Turns to PPE
When orders for shirts, trousers, skirts, and dresses suddenly dried up from buyers in the United States and Europe because coronavirus was keeping people indoors, manufacturer Hela Clothing didn’t panic. Instead, it put its skilled staff to work stitching personal protective equipment (PPE).
Mar 31, 2020
Ebola-era Lessons for the Private Sector
L’économiste d’Oxford Stefan Dercon estime que les leçons tirées de la crise sanitaire de 2014 - en particulier l’importance de la collecte de données - peuvent guider la réponse du secteur privé au COVID-19.
Mar 31, 2020
Lessons Learned from Ebola: Thoughts from the Field
In three West African countries, the Ebola crisis raised fears of a lost decade or more. But the reaction in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone helped protect people and lessened the economic fallout.
Mar 31, 2020
Unsung Heroes: Truckers Keep Delivering, Thanks to Online Platform
In some African countries, the Kobo360 platform helps drivers deliver foods and critical pharmaceutical supplies during the crisis.
Mar 18, 2020
Helping Companies, Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
IFC is deploying $8 billion in fast-track financing to support economies and protect jobs.
Mar 5, 2020
A Garment Factory with a Difference
The adoption of gender-smart initiatives has helped Maxport save up to half a million dollars a year in production costs.
