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Nov 11, 2015
IFC Celebrates 30 Years of Engagement with China
To celebrate three decades of operations in China IFC recently hosted an international forum in Beijing and renewed its commitment to expanding private sector partnerships and encouraging innovation in the country. To celebrate three decades of operations in China IFC recently hosted an international forum in Beijing and renewed its commitment to expanding private sector partnerships and encouraging innovation in the country.
Nov 1, 2015
IFC and International Centre for Hydropower Team Up to Promote Social Aspects of Sustainability
“Developers, lenders and consultants that understand affected community livelihoods and needs from an early stage have a better chance of achieving good social practices throughout project lives,” said Laura Bull, Head of Studies at ICH.
Sep 26, 2015
Stakeholder Engagement Key to Hydropower Success
Kate Lazarus, IFC senior operations officer, discusses how hydropower companies can better engage their stakeholders for sustainable development of the sector.
Sep 24, 2015
Cleaning Up: Profit meets Clean Energy in IFC Deal with Tian Lun Gas
As China strives to cut its greenhouse gases and switch to cleaner fuels, gas companies such as China Tian Lun Gas Holdings Limited are seizing the opportunity to supply natural gas to cities throughout China. Cleaning Up: Profit meets Clean Energy in IFC Deal with Tian Lun Gas
Sep 16, 2015
Hydro Developers Talk Gender
Michael Simon, Water and Infrastructure Program Advisor for Oxfam said, “Gender mainstreaming is not about the number of women in your human resources roster, it’s about your core business operations." Michael Simon, Water and Infrastructure Program Advisor for Oxfam said, “Gender mainstreaming is not about the number of women in your human resources roster, it’s about your core business operations. There are real opportunities for hydro developers to make positive contributions to women in communities affected by their projects.”
Sep 16, 2015
Promoting ‘Smart Development’ in the Mekong Region
In river basins where multiple projects are planned, companies should consider working together to address the cumulative impacts that are likely to result. In river basins where multiple projects are planned, companies should consider working together to address the cumulative impacts that are likely to result.
Aug 12, 2015
Helping Chinese Textile Firms Save Water
Launched in 2013, the China Water AS Program promotes industrial water efficiency and has delivered impressive results.
Aug 9, 2015
Chinese Banks Can Play Key Role in Shaping Sustainable Hydropower Development
“Chinese banks are among the leading lenders in neighboring Southeast Asia and Africa, making them important players in international development finance,” said Morgan Landy, IFC Transaction Risk Solutions Director based in Washington D.C.
Aug 9, 2015
To Develop Sustainable Hydropower in Asia, a Regional Approach Is Best
“Hydropower demands are growing too fast to limit your scope to one country,” said Kate Lazarus, team leader for IFC’s Mekong sustainable hydropower program. “We’re approaching sustainability from an Asia-wide perspective.”
Jul 17, 2015
Three Ways to Do Hydropower Better
Sustainable hydropower develpoment can be done better. Experts agree that three areas needing improvement are addressing environmental and social risks upfront, improving sustainable lending, and strengthening regional cooperation.
