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Sep 8, 2021
Developing Countries Need to Build People's Skills
Knowledge economy expert says that countries can attract investment with a skilled workforce, post-COVID-19
Sep 8, 2021
Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs get Creative During COVID-19
How a hotel, an events company, and an artisan start-up stayed in business throughout the pandemic.
Sep 1, 2021
PPE生産の現地化戦略を推進するアフリカ企業の挑戦
ナイジェリア出身のオデュナイヤ氏は、イギリスでキャリアを積んだ後、両親が祖国で起業したヘルスケア製品を製造するウェミィ・インダストリーズ（Wemy Industries）の経営を引き継ぎました。新型コロナ危機下において、IFCなどから支援を受け、既存事業との相乗効果を高いマスクや個人用防護具事業に参入、材料の不織布の現地生産を進め、必需品の国内供給の安定化を図るとともに長期的な成長戦略を進めています。
Aug 4, 2021
Accelerating a Strategy to Produce PPE in Africa
The urgency of the pandemic spurred a Nigerian company to expand its manufacturing line into face masks and surgical gowns—strengthening local production and creating a market for personal protective equipment.
Aug 4, 2021
What’s Next for Pakistan’s Private Sector?
Against the backdrop of the fourth wave of the pandemic in Pakistan, Zia Ur Rehman connects with business owners and a women’s rights activist to assess the nation’s resilience.
Jun 28, 2021
Inside Africa’s Push to Make its Own Medicines
Regional pharma manufacturing hubs can expand the availability of drugs, lower costs, and strengthen local health systems.
Jun 28, 2021
Why Pharma Investors are Looking at Africa "With New Eyes"
Q&A with Frannie Léautier, CEO, SouthBridge Investments
Jun 16, 2021
Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production
Imbalances between supply and demand in the pharmaceutical sector have captured investors’ attention. Locally-manufactured medicines could bridge the gap.
Jun 16, 2021
“A Great Partnership Means You’re Learning Together”
Partnerships can speed the pandemic response and kick-start a green recovery, says The Rockefeller Foundation’s Raj Shah.
Jun 16, 2021
How COVID-19 is Reshaping Nepal’s Banking Culture
The pandemic has accelerated adoption of digital services in the banking sector, but that’s not the only change.
