Even with much of the world’s attention on the war in Ukraine and a pandemic that keeps us on guard, many private sector initiatives are unfolding in developing countries every day. We’re highlighting three such examples in this edition of IFC Insights.

Andrew Raven reports on how tourism sector reforms in Jordan — which is home to dozens of biblical sites — could unlock private investment and contribute to the country’s economic growth. Jason Hopps discovers how electric motorbikes are on their way to Kenya and how they could benefit the environment and offer an alternative for Nairobi's boda boda taxi drivers. And Alison Buckholtz explores how Colombia’s digital transformation is helping women entrepreneurs secure loans and low-income students attend universities.

The common thread in these stories is that leaders in the public and private sectors saw opportunities in a fast-changing world and are taking advantage of them — for the public good. We hope you enjoy the stories and please let us know what we should cover next.

― Vinit Tyagi