IFC works to create markets that give new opportunities to people in developing countries. These stories show how our innovative approaches have helped solve some of the largest problems in countries or, sometimes, entire regions.

As Côte d’Ivoire powers up, so do its business opportunities

Tech Start-ups Help Africa Leapfrog Development Challenges

Lunch Lesson: Greening Bangladesh’s Textile Industry

Lunch Lesson: Recharging Africa’s Solar Market

Lunch Lesson: Putting Infrastructure Investments on the Menu

Economically Empowered Women Can Boost Development