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Mar 24, 2021
On the Road to Greater Mobility: Understanding the demand for gender-segregated transportation in urban Afghanistan
This study highlights a unique and rich set of over 2,000 women on their mobility and demand patterns in 4 largest cities in Afghanistan with key recommendations for the public sector, private sector, and civil society stakeholders to implement gender-inclusive transportation solutions.
English | 60 pages | 2021 IFC
Mar 16, 2021
Tackling Childcare Pakistan: A market study on the benefits and challenges of employer-supported childcare
This study, part of a collaboration between IFC and Pakistan Business Council, surveyed 140 private sector employers in Pakistan, in addition to interviewing working parents, policymakers, and childcare providers, to identify challenges and opportunities for expanding employer-supported childcare and other family-friendly policies in Pakistan.
English | 49 pages | 2021 IFC
Mar 16, 2021
Tackling Childcare Pakistan: Insights from an IFC-PBC Peer-Learning Collaboration
This note discusses the outcomes of the peer learning collaboration, provides an overview of the actions taken and lessons learned by the 13 companies, and outlines ways forward. It aims to inspire other business leaders to take action and help foster a dialogue on the importance of private sector participation in this space.
English | 49 pages | 2021 IFC
Mar 5, 2021
Building Inclusive Supply Chains
IFC’s latest publication “Building Inclusive Supply Chains” shows how MUJI has built an inclusive supply chain positively impacting on small producers at the base of the pyramid (BOP) who are mostly women, and how its stakeholders perceive its benefits. The report reflects direct feedback gathered during interviews and surveys conducted by IFC with different stakeholders in MUJI's supply chain -- including producers, customers, employees, and management. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities that stem from engagement with the BOP producers in emerging markets. It also provides insights into good practice in incorporating the BOP producers into global value chains, drawing on MUJI’s experiences.
Jan 22, 2021
Learning Brief: Key Steps to Increase Gender-Inclusive Sourcing Among Corporations in Bangladesh
This learning brief is a resource for senior procurement representatives and outlines actionable recommendations to increase gender-inclusive sourcing in Bangladesh. These recommendations were formulated based on research, roundtable discussions, and interactions with women-owned small and medium enterprises, procurement leaders, and other senior corporate managers in Bangladesh.
English | 4 pages | 2021 IFC
Jan 15, 2021
Mobilization of Private Finance by Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions 2019
The 2019 Joint Report shows mobilization of $63.6 billion for middle- & lower-income countries, with $6.7 billion for LIC only, up 21% from 2018. Total mobilization of $175 billion is up 9%.
English | 60 pages | 2021 IFC
Dec 1, 2020
Women and Ride-hailing in Sri Lanka
This research explores whether the ride-hailing industry could play an important role in closing the gender gap in mobility and economic participation in Sri Lanka.
Nov 12, 2020
Sri Lankan Businesses Advance Gender Equality
The report consolidates lessons from the SheWorks Sri Lanka Partnership and shares business results and good practices from 15 leading SheWorks companies in Sri Lanka..
Nov 2, 2020
Gender Lens Investments Enable Women Entrepreneurs to Thrive in Pakistan
The challenge of establishing and growing enterprises is even greater for women entrepreneurs in emerging economies, where women-owned and led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face an estimated credit deficit of nearly $1.5 trillion.
Oct 27, 2020
Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on Employment in the Private Sector in Sri Lanka
The report presents a snapshot of the gender dimensions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment in Sri Lanka.
Oct 20, 2020
Business Pulse Survey: Impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs in Bangladesh
This report summarizes the findings from the COVID-19 Business Pulse Survey conducted through a sample survey of MSMEs in Bangladesh. In keeping with the spirit of the assignment, the study aims to inform IFC and policymakers in Bangladesh about the pulse of the small businesses as they cope with the COVID crisis.
English | 95 pages | 2020 IFC
Oct 14, 2020
Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Sri Lanka
The report presents a snapshot of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) across Sri Lanka
Sep 21, 2020
Powered by Women - Business Case for Gender Diversity and Equality in Nepal’s Hydropower Sector
This Powered by Women report was developed by International Finance Corporation (IFC) as part of its commitment to mainstream gender into its programs. By building the Business Case for Gender Equality and Diversity in Nepal’s Hydropower sector, this report provides the foundation for the Powered by Women Initiative to help companies promote business growth and efficiency and enhance sustainability through increased gender diversity.
50 pages | © September 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Jul 17, 2020
GB-TAP - ESG Webinar Series: Can Sustainable Finance Help Avoid an Emerging Market Debt Crisis?
English | 92 pages | 2018 IFC International Finance Corporation 2018
Jun 11, 2020
Sixth Annual Fintech CEO Summit
English | 92 pages | 2018 IFC International Finance Corporation 2018
May 28, 2020
Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management: Hydropower Development in the Trishuli River Basin, Nepal
This report was undertaken by IFC to strengthen understanding of environmental and social impacts of hydropower development that go beyond individual project-level impact assessments by considering a multiproject, basin-wide understanding of potential cumulative impacts in the Trishuli River Basin (TRB).
300 pages | © May 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Mar 9, 2020
Bangladesh Journey to Middle Income Status: The Role of the Private Sector
This knowledge piece provides a snapshot of the Bangladeshi private sector, provides a historical context and reviews the public policies that have affected the private sector.
Mar 9, 2020
Distributing Light and Livelihoods: Solar Products Create Economic Empowerment for Women in India
Since 2014, IFC and Dharma Life have partnered to help grow this network of women distribution agents and to support Dharma Life’s expansion into new geographies within India. IFC provides advisory support to Dharma Life to train its existing entrepreneurs for better impact, and to create awareness about alternative and clean sources of lighting in its areas of operation.
Jan 29, 2020
Her Home - Housing Finance for Women
Women make up half the world's population, and half of its economic potential. Yet they are far less likely than men to own a home. That's because women work in informal jobs, are unfamiliar with formal loan-application procedures, or are stifled by traditional cultural norms. This new study sheds light on the women's market for housing finance in Colombia, India and Kenya.
English | 68 pages | 2020 | IFC International Finance Corporation 2020
Jan 9, 2020
Building Competitive Sectors for Export Diversification
The analytical report highlights the importance of diversifying Bangladesh’s export base and provides valuable knowledge to take the country’s economy to the next level by better integrating priority sectors with global value chains. The study makes an attempt to identify the advantageous sectors with greater potential to diversify through assistance in the prioritization process, constraint analysis, and sector strategy development, along with policy recommendations.
Jan 8, 2020
Women Matter: Findings from Sri Lanka's National Financial Inclusion Survey
This document covers an analysis of findings from Sri Lanka’s National Financial Inclusion Survey (NFI Survey) from a gender perspective. The NFI Survey was launched in 2018 as part of the effort to develop the country’s first strategy for financial inclusion.
Dec 23, 2019
Supply Chain Finance Knowledge Guide
The report describes the general ecosystem for SCF, summarizes the best practices that financial institutions should adopt as they seek to enter the supply chain financing market and takes and attempt at quantifying the potential SCF market in Pakistan.
Nov 4, 2019
Tackling Childcare: The Business Benefits and Challenges of Employer-supported Childcare in Bangladesh
The policy brief presents findings from an IFC-led survey administered to more than 300 employers as well as consultations with more than 75 employees and 40 stakeholders in Bangladesh, including the government, civil society, and care providers, on the benefits, challenges, and solutions for employer-supported childcare in Bangladesh.
Oct 7, 2019
Scaling Infrastructure: Rewa Solar (India)
Sep 19, 2019
Agile Regulatory Delivery for Improved Investment Competitiveness in Bangladesh: Current State and Policy Options
This diagnostic highlights the state of regulatory service delivery in Bangladesh, provides a mapping of key agencies involved in the regulatory process, and lays out recommendations for policy and institutional reforms necessary for strengthening the current scenario.
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