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May 20, 2019
Cameroon’s Nachtigal Taps New Possibilities for Clean Power
The hydropower plant will increase the country’s energy generation by nearly a third—bringing clean, affordable power to millions.
May 11, 2019
Eyeing a More Secure Future for Refugees
A new IFC study explores how the private sector is creating economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
May 2, 2019
Liquefied Natural Gas Fuels Latin America’s Energy Options
IFC-supported power projects help Panama and Brazil turn to a cleaner backup source of energy.
Apr 25, 2019
Nurturing Small Businesses for Big Impact
IFC client Co-op Bank of Kenya is providing the financing needed for thousands of small enterprises to thrive.
Apr 18, 2019
Technology Fuels Better Logistics Operations in Latin America
A platform that connects truck drivers to businesses aims to improve the flow of goods and bring down logistics costs across the region.
Apr 12, 2019
Ushering Impact Investing into the Mainstream
Sixty investors are the first to commit to the Operating Principles for Impact Management, which set a market standard for impact investing.
Apr 12, 2019
Rwanda: Remembering the Genocide, Guided by Vision for More Economic Growth
On his recent visit to the Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum, IFC’s Chief Executive Officer Philippe Le Houérou visited the Genocide Memorial in the capital, Kigali. The emotional visit offered more than a history of the conflict. It also revealed a much broader context for how far the country had progressed since 1994.
Apr 10, 2019
Insuring Women Ensures Sustainable Economic Development
An IFC program is helping insurers design solutions that improve the financial security of women in emerging markets.
Apr 4, 2019
An Improved Railway Puts Gabon on the Right Track
An IFC-supported program is helping restore the Transgabonais railway, facilitating companies’ access to markets and encouraging economic diversification.
Mar 29, 2019
Crossing Borders to Satisfy a Hunger for Growth
Integration in East Africa has helped companies like Tanzania’s Bakhresa advance into new regional markets—creating jobs and opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
