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Nov 19, 2018
Banks’ Offerings Back Women Entrepreneurs in Lao PDR
Financing and advice provided by IFC client Banque Franco Lao were key to the success of the Panyathip International School.
Nov 16, 2018
Lunch Lesson: Home is Where the (Affordable) Mortgage is
Over lunch, IFC housing-finance expert William Britt Gwinner explains how we’re working to increase access to affordable home loans in Africa.
Nov 15, 2018
Technology Helps African Farmers Sell What They Sow
A Kenyan mobile phone platform is offering local farmers access to a transparent marketplace that offers higher prices for their goods.
Nov 13, 2018
Building an Appetite for Food Safety Standards in Vietnam
Adopting internationally recognized certification helps Vietnamese farmers increase local sales and exports.
Nov 7, 2018
Matching Entrepreneurs with Markets for Better Health Care
Matchmaking program TechEmerge aims to bring new technologies to markets that need them most.
Nov 2, 2018
Amid a Mining Boom, Rural Towns Learn to Invest for Tomorrow
When mining revenues started flowing to one of Peru’s poorest regions, IFC helped communities plan for long-term development.
Oct 30, 2018
For Women in India, Small Loans Have a Big Impact
Microloans help millions of marginalized families start and expand businesses, purchase essentials, and support their children’s education.
Oct 19, 2018
Sustainable Transportation Drives Latin American Cities’ Future
From Buenos Aires to Tegucigalpa, IFC is working with municipalities to improve public transportation and tackle other urban challenges.
Oct 9, 2018
Cities Seek a Better Future with Private Investment, Innovation
Urbanization poses challenges for many fast-growing cities. Partnerships between municipal governments and private investors could yield promising results.
Oct 2, 2018
Safeguarding Wild Cat Habitats in a Hydro Plant’s Backyard
In Costa Rica, engineers, biologists, and even a dog work together to ensure energy is produced in an environmentally responsible way.
