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Apr 21, 2022
Supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises in Paraguay
Q & A with Banco Continental Paraguay CEO Rodrigo Ortiz

Apr 13, 2022
Small Businesses Dream Big to Empower Communities in Brazil
An entrepreneurship program is helping black and indigenous women grow their businesses.

Mar 28, 2022
Colombia's Rebound
With a fast-expanding digital ecosystem and a focus on inclusiveness, Colombia’s private sector is reshaping the economy.

Mar 28, 2022
For Venezuelans in Colombia, Micro-loans Offer a Fresh Start
Of the 6 million Venezuelans who have fled turmoil in their homeland, more than 1.7 million of them have settled in Colombia. Without bank accounts, few have had the opportunity to create businesses and establish stable lives. But Bancamía is changing that.

Mar 24, 2022
Professionalizing Female Farmers for Better Business in Haiti
The IFC Haiti Horticulture Project, delivered through the Haitian firm Papryrus, aims to strengthen the horticulture supply chain by establishing contracts with local buyers and anchoring the demand in Kenscoff (Port-au-Prince) and Ouanaminthe (Northeast region).

Mar 22, 2022
Landing in Panama: Daniel’s journey at the World Bank Group
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at IFC? Our colleague Daniel takes us behind the scenes of his new role as an Operations Analyst based in Panama.

Mar 16, 2022
Reimagining Remote Learning
Surprising lessons are emerging from students’ experiences with online education—and the private sector is listening.

Feb 16, 2022
In Ecuador, plans for a tourism boom
The challenge: achieving the delicate balance of tourism and environmental protection.

Jan 25, 2022
Brewing Hope for Coffee Farmers in Nicaragua
Climate-smart solutions are making a difference for small coffee producers in the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua.

Dec 17, 2021
Bringing quality healthcare to Brazil’s underserved
In Salvador, Brazil, Hospital do Subúrbio combines public and private support to offer comprehensive medical services for those who need them most.