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Dec 20, 2022
Priming the Startup Pipeline
How IFC tapped into accelerators and seed funds to support startups in emerging markets

Dec 15, 2022
How Microfinance Helped See Tajik Businesses Through the Pandemic
The provision of long-term local currency financing is solving problems for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Nov 21, 2022
In Uzbekistan, Solar Power Fires Up Energy Sector Reforms
Uzbekistan's target of generating one-quarter of its electricity from renewables by 2026 means new opportunities for investment and change.

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

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.

Jun 15, 2022
Blended Investment in Wind Energy Ready to Fly Solo in Jamaica
The country's largest private sector wind farm is helping to reduce greenhouse gases and create jobs.

Jun 1, 2022
Yemeni Company Feeds Millions Despite Relentless Challenges
Private sector support yields innovative long-term funding during an unfolding, complex crisis.

Mar 23, 2022
Cooking Up Solutions for Cambodia’s Women Entrepreneurs
IFC financing is helping women-owned businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis.

Feb 16, 2022
Countering “a crisis of greed”
Paul Polman, former Unilever CEO, calls for “net-positive” companies and values-based partnerships.

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.