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Jan 28, 2013
Better Utilities: Cutting Losses and Upping Efficiency in Africa
In Sub-Saharan Africa, unreliable utility distribution systems are a major drag on regional growth. IFC is addressing these issues through a new advisory services program for utility efficiency. In Sub-Saharan Africa, unreliable utility distribution systems are a major drag on regional growth. IFC is addressing these issues through a new advisory services program for utility efficiency.
Jan 4, 2013
IFC Facilitates $176M Financing Package to Recaudo Bogota to Overhaul Bogota’s Transit System
IFC is facilitating a $176 million financing package to Recaudo Bogota to develop and operate the fare collection, fleet management, and real-time information technology system for Bogota’s bus transportation system.
May 1, 2012
After a False Start, Philippine Public-Private Partnership Projects Find Spark
Ed Fernando runs a small Internet café in Bacoor, Cavite, a southeastern suburb on the coast of Manila Bay.
May 1, 2012
Indonesia’s Infrastructure Investments: Finally Taking Off
After years of neglect, Indonesia is ratcheting up infrastructure spending to upgrade roads, ports, water facilities, and power plants. Indonesia’s Infrastructure Investments: Finally Taking Off
May 1, 2012
Preview: Green Credit to Bring International Regulators, Central Bankers to Beijing
More than 200 regulators, commercial bankers, and representatives of non-governmental organizations will gather next month in Beijing to discuss ways of enabling and scaling up lending to environmentally friendly projects. Preview: Green Credit to Bring International Regulators, Central Bankers to Beijing
Apr 4, 2012
Harnessing Power from Beneath the Earth – from the Philippines to Latin America
Since its privatization in 2006, Energy Development Corporation has been at the forefront of providing cheap, renewable power to Filipino businesses and households, which have been paying one of the highest electricity prices in Asia. Harnessing Power from Beneath the Earth – from the Philippines to Latin America
Apr 4, 2012
Clean Electricity for Millions of Indonesians
About one-third of Indonesia’s 240 million people, mostly living in rural areas, do not have electricity. To help reach these households, IFC recently invested in PT Medco Power Indonesia, an independent power producer that generates electricity Clean Electricity for Millions of Indonesians
Dec 18, 2011
IFC Supports Moldova’s First PPP Project to Improve Healthcare
It is impossible to overstate the importance of healthcare - after all, economic growth and development depend on it. But the ability of governments to provide affordable, quality healthcare is increasingly challenged by the economic environment. IFC Supports Moldova’s First PPP Project to Improve Healthcare
Nov 7, 2011
IFC Helps Put Togo on Map of Global Investors
After years of political and economic isolation, IFC is helping Togo get back on its feet through a strategy that calls for attracting investment to the country, reducing barriers to entry for businesses, and expanding the availability of credit for After years of political and economic isolation, IFC is helping Togo get back on its feet through a strategy that calls for attracting investment to the country, reducing barriers to entry for businesses, and expanding the availability of credit for small and medium enterprises which are the engines of economic growth and job creation.
Jun 30, 2011
Manila Water Company
For decades, millions of Metro Manila residents relied on a failing government enterprise for their water supply. Manila Water Company
