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Mar 31, 2020
Ebola-era Lessons for the Private Sector
Oxford economist Stefan Dercon believes the lessons of the 2014 health crisis—especially the importance of data collection—can guide the private sector’s response to COVID-19.
Mar 31, 2020
Lessons Learned from Ebola: Thoughts from the Field
In three West African countries, the Ebola crisis raised fears of a lost decade or more. But the reaction in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone helped protect people and lessened the economic fallout.
Mar 31, 2020
Unsung Heroes: Truckers Keep Delivering, Thanks to Online Platform
In some African countries, the Kobo360 platform helps drivers deliver foods and critical pharmaceutical supplies during the crisis.
Mar 18, 2020
Helping Companies, Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
IFC is deploying $8 billion in fast-track financing to support economies and protect jobs.
Mar 5, 2020
A Garment Factory with a Difference
The adoption of gender-smart initiatives has helped Maxport save up to half a million dollars a year in production costs.
Dec 9, 2019
Tailoring Energy Solutions that Fit India’s Garment Suppliers
With IFC’s support, an Indian supplier of fashion giant H&M is implementing climate-friendly solutions to increase efficiency.
Dec 2, 2019
Kenya’s Growth?
Three Promising Areas
Experts say that government reforms in Kenya can stimulate private sector investment, especially in agribusiness, affordable housing, and manufacturing.
Nov 12, 2019
Safety First: Bangladesh Garment Industry Rebounds
Two horrific accidents in the garment industry led the country to improve safety conditions. Those initiatives, plus others, have helped make the industry more attractive to foreign investors.
Mar 4, 2019
Facing Gender Inequality Head-on Helps SolTuna Succeed
Solomon Islands' only tuna processing plant is helping women workers better control their finances and address domestic violence.
Feb 11, 2019
Serving Up Second Chances in Bosnia and Herzegovina
An IFC-supported insolvency law offers companies more protections as they rebuild operations.
