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Jun 7, 2019
Nourishing New Beginnings in Rural Rwanda
With support from IFC, Africa Improved Foods aims to help 1 million malnourished children and mothers a year live healthy and productive lives.
Jun 4, 2019
Greening Construction in the Age of Climate Change
As urbanization advances and buildings rise in cities like Quezon, in the Philippines, governments and the private sector need to think green.
May 29, 2019
Microloans Offer Jordanian Entrepreneurs Better Options
IFC’s investment and advice are helping microfinance institution Tamweelcom expand its support to small entrepreneurs.
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.
