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Nov 11, 2019
Ethiopian Women Reprogram Their Futures with IT Careers
Training programs and seed funding provided by IFC client Gebeya help close the gender gap in Ethiopia’s technology sector.
Nov 4, 2019
New Policies Redefine “Women’s Work” in Solomon Islands
The Wake Mere program demonstrates that businesses can spur culture-wide change on gender issues.
Nov 1, 2019
Sustainable Hydropower Creates Opportunities in Nepal
The UT-1 hydropower project will generate electricity for millions of people and set new environmental and social benchmarks.
Oct 30, 2019
Targeted Investments Strengthen Ukrainian Cities
In Mariupol and other cities, IFC is supporting infrastructure projects with investments that ease the challenges of rapid urbanization.
Oct 22, 2019
Macadamia Farmers Cultivate Business Skills Alongside Nut Trees
In Malawi, an IFC-supported program providing technical advice helps farmers become their own nut producers.
Oct 18, 2019
Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies in Africa and the Middle East
IFC supports sectors with the greatest potential to create jobs and improve people’s lives.
Oct 7, 2019
Answering Africa’s Call for Private Equity Capital in SMEs
By providing risk capital and technical assistance to fund managers, IFC’s SME Ventures program supports promising young businesses.
Oct 3, 2019
A Vaccine Offers More Children a Shot at a Healthier Life
IFC’s support to low-cost vaccine maker BioE helps it protect more children against preventable diseases.
Sep 26, 2019
Cocoa Cooperatives—and their Farmers—Get a Fresh Start
Training and a digital payment system are helping co-ops in Côte d’Ivoire become more profitable and sustainable.
Sep 23, 2019
Carbon Pricing Ushers in New Investment Opportunities
Putting a price on carbon can advance innovation and lead to the development of new industries, according to a new report.
