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May 17, 2011
South Sudan: Building a Foundation for Private Sector Growth
A new IFC and World Bank report, Doing Business in Juba 2011, is the first assessment of business regulations in South Sudan’s capital and reveals how Juba is creating a conducive legal and regulatory environment that is helping smaller businesses. A new IFC and World Bank report, Doing Business in Juba 2011, is the first assessment of business regulations in South Sudan’s capital and reveals how Juba is creating a conducive legal and regulatory environment that is helping smaller businesses.
May 17, 2011
Improving Power Infrastructure in Togo
Supported by an investment and advisory services from IFC,Togolese power giant ContourGlobal Togo S.A. is burnishing its environmental and social credentials while helping West Africa meet its growing demand for power. Supported by an investment and advisory services from IFC,Togolese power giant ContourGlobal Togo S.A. is burnishing its environmental and social credentials while helping West Africa meet its growing demand for power.
May 2, 2011
IFC Helps Bring New Wastewater Treatment Plant Online
In early 2010, IFC and Egypt’s Ministry of Finance announced the financial close of Egypt’s first public-private IFC Helps Bring New Wastewater Treatment Plant Online
May 1, 2011
Reaching 1,000 Algerian Farmers
In Algeria, the partnership between IFC and Fertial, an IFC investment client, has resulted in improved productivity for approximately 650 small and medium-sized farmers and better access to high quality services, such as soil analysis and technical Reaching 1,000 Algerian Farmers
May 1, 2011
Reaching 1,000 Algerian Farmers
In Algeria, the partnership between IFC and Fertial, an IFC investment client, has resulted in improved productivity for approximately 650 small and medium-sized farmers and better access to high quality services, such as soil analysis and technical Reaching 1,000 Algerian Farmers
Apr 13, 2011
Supporting Growth in Burkina Faso
IFC is deepening its support for Burkina Faso’s economy with an investment in a local bank that will increase the availability of mortgage financing in the country, allowing more people to purchase homes. IFC is deepening its support for Burkina Faso’s economy with an investment in a local bank that will increase the availability of mortgage financing in the country, allowing more people to purchase homes.
Apr 12, 2011
Helping Small Businesses Grow Big
The Africa Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (AMSME) Program is a major pillar of IFC’s strategy to support the growth of smaller businesses in Africa, especially those operating in challenging economic environments. The Africa Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (AMSME) Program is a major pillar of IFC’s strategy to support the growth of smaller businesses in Africa, especially those operating in challenging economic environments.
Apr 11, 2011
Rebuilding Business in Sierra Leone
Devastated by a 10-year civil war that ended in 2001, Sierra Leone is working hard to rebuild its economy and put its people back to work with the help of the World Bank Group’s Investment Climate Advisory Services. Devastated by a 10-year civil war that ended in 2001, Sierra Leone is working hard to rebuild its economy and put its people back to work with the help of the World Bank Group’s Investment Climate Advisory Services.
Mar 15, 2011
Lighting Africa Report Illuminates Consumer Market
The World Bank/IFC Lighting Africa Program has released a comprehensive report on the off-grid lighting market in sub-Saharan Africa that features a wealth of information on consumer behavior and trends in the fast-growing, alternative lighting indus The World Bank/IFC Lighting Africa Program has released a comprehensive report on the off-grid lighting market in sub-Saharan Africa that features a wealth of information on consumer behavior and trends in the fast-growing, alternative lighting industry.
Mar 15, 2011
IFC Programs Honored for Empowering Women
Helping create economic opportunities for women in Africa is a priority for IFC, and is vital for supporting economic growth and reducing poverty on the continent. IFC's Village Phone Program is leading the way in empowering women. Helping create economic opportunities for women in Africa is a priority for IFC, and is vital for supporting economic growth and reducing poverty on the continent. IFC's Village Phone Program is leading the way in empowering women.
