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Feb 24, 2016
IFC Helps Myanmar Firms Improve Corporate Governance
IFC and a Myanmar business federation signed a cooperation agreement in February to help Myanmar companies improve their corporate governance practices and their ability to attract more foreign capital. IFC and a Myanmar business federation signed a cooperation agreement in February to help Myanmar companies improve their corporate governance practices and their ability to attract more foreign capital.
Feb 22, 2016
Providing a solid foundation for infra in Philippines
Providing a solid foundation for infra in Philippines
Feb 10, 2016
Field Notes from the Nam Ou River Basin
The Nam Ou River Basin, home to a cascade of seven hydropower dams, is rapidly changing. IFC and Lao PDR officials intend to identify key characteristics of the basin and create a comprehensive profile.
Jan 28, 2016
Mongolian Banks Choose Green Lending Competitiveness and Resilience
An estimated 2,200 staff from Mongolia’s 14 banks were trained on sustainable finance over the past year, thanks to a program being led by the country’s financial sector with support from IFC. An estimated 2,200 staff from Mongolia’s 14 banks were trained on sustainable finance over the past year, thanks to a program being led by the country’s financial sector with support from IFC.
Jan 12, 2016
IFC Providing Hydropower Knowledge to Myanmar
“IFC’s Performance Standards could be used as a guideline, or a checklist when reviewing environmental impact assessments,” said U Hein Htet, Deputy Director General, Department of Electric Power Planning at MOEP.
Jan 6, 2016
VIDEO - Lao PDRs Hydropower Plant Managers Receive Training on IFCs Standards
Training with IFC is providing EDL-Gen hydro plant managers with practical tools and guidelines to better understand and mitigate their environmental and social risks.
Jan 4, 2016
Hydro Sector Can Benefit from the Private Sector in Myanmar
“Hydropower companies in Myanmar need an opportunity to network, learn from each other’s experiences, and collaborate on how to overcome challenges," said Robert Allen, Chair of Lao PDR’s Hydropower Developers’ Working Group.
Dec 5, 2015
Nam Ou River Boy Returns Home
Dec 3, 2015
Preventing Blindness in China: The Story of Aier Eye Hospital
Dec 1, 2015
Working in the Hydropower Sector in Myanmar - What We Learned from Our Launch
By strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, and the capacity to identify, monitor and manage risks, MOEP and MOECAF, with the support of IFC, are addressing these challenges to build a more sustainable hydropower sector.
