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Feb 1, 2018
In Senegal, a Road Leads to Economic Opportunity
The Dakar Toll Road slashed commuting time and is smoothing the way for businesses to expand and communities to thrive along the highway.
Jan 30, 2018
Bangladesh’s Textile Sector Weaves a Clean, Sustainable Future
An IFC-led program has helped over 200 Bangladeshi factories improve their environmental impact.
Jan 23, 2018
Somalia Connects Citizens to a More Prosperous Future
Affordable access to the Internet, made possible by the installation of submarine cables, has improved economic prospects for Somalis.
Jan 16, 2018
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a New Law Helps Firms Bounce Back
A new insolvency law supported by IFC has helped companies like Kosmos stay in business and save jobs.
Jan 9, 2018
Reshaping Mexico’s Telecom Industry with Connectivity for All
Red Compartida will offer wireless connection to more than 100 million people in Mexico, including in remote areas.
Dec 19, 2017
New Dialysis Centers Restore Kyrgyz Patients’ Quality of Life
Cutting-edge dialysis services provided through the first-ever PPP in the Kyrgyz Republic make better care available to most of the country’s kidney disease patients.
Dec 11, 2017
Sowing Seeds of a Bright Future For Burkinabe Cotton Farmers
Longer dry spells and land erosion are hurting cotton farmers’ livelihoods in the African country. But with financing and training, better harvests are on the horizon.
Dec 7, 2017
Green Bonds Lay the Foundation for Colombia’s Green Buildings
Private-sector interest in complying with Colombia’s green building codes is significant—so IFC introduced incentives for the financial sector
Dec 5, 2017
Sweetening Prospects for Ivoirian Cocoa Co-Ops
Affordable credit enables farmer cooperatives in Cote d’Ivoire to get crops to market
Nov 28, 2017
South Asia’s Climate Investment Opportunities Reshape the Region
New analysis outlines the business case for addressing climate change and pursuing sustainable growth across six nascent “green” markets
