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Mar 21, 2019
Bringing Africa Up to High Speed
The expansion of broadband in Africa is connecting millions to the Internet and transforming the continent’s business potential.
Mar 18, 2019
Moldova’s Legislative Reform Plants the Seeds of Competition
Simpler regulations and a business-enabling environment help Moldovan farmers be more competitive in external markets.
Mar 13, 2019
In Egypt’s Desert, Working to Ensure Solar Power is Sustainable
As the world’s largest solar installation is built, IFC helps ensure the project adheres to high labor, environmental, and health and safety standards.
Mar 11, 2019
Climate Financing in Africa Accelerates Alongside Urbanization
The One Planet Summit in Nairobi explores Africa’s climate-related challenges—and pioneering solutions that may benefit other cities in the continent.
Mar 6, 2019
Mind the Gap & Fix the Mix: Gender Equality in Private Equity
A new IFC study explores how gender balance in private equity and venture capital firms can generate both financial returns and positive social benefits.
Mar 4, 2019
Armenia Plugs into New Power Sources
An IFC-supported power plant will help reduce Armenia’s imported gas costs, improve the energy supply in the country, and contribute to lower greenhouse emissions.
Mar 4, 2019
Facing Gender Inequality Head-on Helps SolTuna Succeed
Solomon Islands' only tuna processing plant is helping women workers better control their finances and address domestic violence.
Feb 26, 2019
An Entrepreneurial Family Scales the Peak of Nepal’s Tourism Sector
An IFC investment helps create jobs and boost economic activity in a region hit hard by natural disasters.
Feb 19, 2019
From Subsistence Living to Sustainable Farming
In the Philippines, an IFC-supported program is helping transform smallholder farmers into entrepreneurs.
Feb 11, 2019
Serving Up Second Chances in Bosnia and Herzegovina
An IFC-supported insolvency law offers companies more protections as they rebuild operations.
