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Jan 27, 2021
An Rx to Overhaul Hospital Operations
As officials at a private medical facility in Pakistan reflect on how they reshaped practices to confront COVID-19, they believe the new approaches to saving lives are here to stay.
Jan 27, 2021
“The World Is Completely Connected”
Economist Afsaneh Beschloss calls for more equitable, global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Jan 22, 2021
In Yemen, Solar Power Has Become a Lifeline
Farmers are tapping the power of the sun to boost their crops.
Jan 12, 2021
In Kosovo, Microfinance Expands Herds—And Hopes
Micro loans are helping the nation’s farming sector weather the COVID-19 crisis.
Jan 6, 2021
In Afghanistan, Women Entrepreneurs Keep the Dream Alive
Targeted IFC support is helping women entrepreneurs weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 30, 2020
Expanding Business During COVID-19
EBRD’s former leader, Suma Chakrabarti, highlights the need for more investors in developing countries, plus more climate business.
Jun 24, 2020
DFI Partnerships Point to a New Way of Doing Business
Development Finance Institutions look for ways to work together to meet countries’ needs.
Jun 18, 2020
Helping Afghanistan on the Path to Energy Security
A new project moves Afghanistan away from its long-term reliance on electricity imports so it can satisfy a growing demand for energy.
May 27, 2020
First Person: Online Business Strategies Mark New Era in Brazzaville
As expats closely watch developments in the Republic of the Congo, some entrepreneurs refine their marketing strategies.
Apr 9, 2020
Mali’s Shea Nut Industry Takes Root—and Women Farmers Benefit
A processing plant is expected to increase incomes of 120,000 small suppliers of shea butter, nearly all of them women living in poverty.
