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Destination Zimbabwe: How IFC is getting Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 hit tourism sector back on track

Dec 13, 2022

Destination Zimbabwe: How IFC is getting Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 hit tourism sector back on track

A new program in the country is helping the private sector's recovery.

African Fintech Rises to The Challenge

Dec 6, 2022

African Fintech Rises to The Challenge

An expansion of digital finance across the region is helping businesses and workers access financial services and improve incomes.

Tech Start-ups in Emerging Markets Get Funding Boost

Nov 15, 2022

Tech Start-ups in Emerging Markets Get Funding Boost

IFC’s $225 million venture capital platform will strengthen digital economies in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

Climate Change in Africa: How the Private Sector is Rising to the Challenge

Nov 10, 2022

Climate Change in Africa: How the Private Sector is Rising to the Challenge

Many of the regions' hard-fought development gains are threatened by the climate crisis, these four examples showcase how we are responding.

Lagos is laying the foundation for a greener future

Nov 1, 2022

Lagos is laying the foundation for a greener future

New initiatives aim to mitigate the effects of climate change in Nigeria's megacity

Blue Finance Safeguarding Marine Ecosystems, the Climate, and Livelihoods

Sep 21, 2022

Blue Finance Safeguarding Marine Ecosystems, the Climate, and Livelihoods

The blue economy is a centerpiece of the fight to slow down global warming, preserve ecosystems, and lift people out of poverty.

Singapore and Africa: A South-South Story

Sep 14, 2022

Singapore and Africa: A South-South Story

From agribusiness to financial services, commercial ties between Africa and Singapore have never been stronger.

A Singaporean Perspective on Africa: 'Opportunities Everywhere'

Sep 14, 2022

A Singaporean Perspective on Africa: 'Opportunities Everywhere'

G. Jayakrishnan of Enterprise Singapore explains why so many companies are expanding by investing in Africa.

Harnessing AI to Drive Better Investment Outcomes

Sep 14, 2022

Harnessing AI to Drive Better Investment Outcomes

MALENA is an innovative tool that will help map out the ESG landscape for emerging markets.

The Food-Security Crisis: Up Close and Deeply Personal

Sep 13, 2022

The Food-Security Crisis: Up Close and Deeply Personal

Agribusiness is a strategic development priority for IFC in Africa and is underpinned by the local knowledge of our staff in the region.