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May 11, 2022
The Birth of a Start-Up Support System
The Sahel, breeding ground for a wealth of start-ups, is seeing a flood of incubators and accelerators ready to support innovative businesses.
Mar 28, 2022
Colombia's Rebound
With a fast-expanding digital ecosystem and a focus on inclusiveness, Colombia’s private sector is reshaping the economy.
Mar 28, 2022
For Venezuelans in Colombia, Micro-loans Offer a Fresh Start
Of the 6 million Venezuelans who have fled turmoil in their homeland, more than 1.7 million of them have settled in Colombia. Without bank accounts, few have had the opportunity to create businesses and establish stable lives. But Bancamía is changing that.
Apr 14, 2021
As Impact Investing Grows, So Do Expectations
Impact investing has thrived amid the crisis. Now comes the hard part—living up to the name.
Apr 14, 2021
“We need to think bigger”
Calvert Impact Capital CEO Jennifer Pryce on the vast potential for impact investing.
Apr 14, 2021
Egypt’s Health Tech Start-ups Poised to Meet Surging Demand
Experts say they’re at the forefront of a potential decade-long buildup in health care in the country.
Apr 14, 2021
インパクト投資の成長とともに高まる期待
新型コロナの大流行は、若い世代を中心に経済の持続性や不平等感に対する問題意識を高め、インパクト投資市場への追い風となっています。大手資産運用会社の市場参入もあって、さらなる市場拡大が期待される中、インパクト投資の運用原則をはじめ、共通基準の策定や説明責任の向上などにおいて国際的な取組みが加速しています。
Apr 7, 2021
Boosting Internet Connectivity in the Kyrgyz Republic
An IFC investment will lead to better internet infrastructure and help change lives for many who currently have little or no connectivity.
Mar 24, 2021
Nigeria’s Private Sector Looks Past the Pandemic
New research shows that long-term prospects for Nigeria’s economic growth are strong, with several promising areas for investment.
Feb 11, 2021
Driving Change Through Financial Inclusion
With IFC's support, AU Bank is helping empower low-income borrowers otherwise perceived as high-risk clients by other banks.
