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Jun 7, 2019
Nourishing New Beginnings in Rural Rwanda
With support from IFC, Africa Improved Foods aims to help 1 million malnourished children and mothers a year live healthy and productive lives.
Jun 3, 2019
Off-Grid Solar Industry: the (R)evolution of a Sustainable Market
The off-grid solar industry is only ten years old, yet even at this early stage it has already delivered quality energy services to hundreds of millions of people – something traditional electricity utilities had been unable or unwilling to serve.
May 11, 2019
Eyeing a More Secure Future for Refugees
A new IFC study explores how the private sector is creating economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
Apr 25, 2019
Nurturing Small Businesses for Big Impact
IFC client Co-op Bank of Kenya is providing the financing needed for thousands of small enterprises to thrive.
Apr 12, 2019
Rwanda: Remembering the Genocide, Guided by Vision for More Economic Growth
On his recent visit to the Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum, IFC’s Chief Executive Officer Philippe Le Houérou visited the Genocide Memorial in the capital, Kigali. The emotional visit offered more than a history of the conflict. It also revealed a much broader context for how far the country had progressed since 1994.
Apr 4, 2019
An Improved Railway Puts Gabon on the Right Track
An IFC-supported program is helping restore the Transgabonais railway, facilitating companies’ access to markets and encouraging economic diversification.
Mar 29, 2019
Crossing Borders to Satisfy a Hunger for Growth
Integration in East Africa has helped companies like Tanzania’s Bakhresa advance into new regional markets—creating jobs and opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
Mar 26, 2019
The Power of Integration to Transform Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum, business leaders discuss how more trade would lead to improved productivity and private investment.
Mar 21, 2019
Bringing Africa Up to High Speed
The expansion of broadband in Africa is connecting millions to the Internet and transforming the continent’s business potential.
Mar 11, 2019
Climate Financing in Africa Accelerates Alongside Urbanization
The One Planet Summit in Nairobi explores Africa’s climate-related challenges—and pioneering solutions that may benefit other cities in the continent.
