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May 19, 2021
Serbia’s Vaccine Rollout Offers Hope
Serbia may be a small country, but the impact of COVID-19 has affected firms in drastically different ways. Ivan Mišković checks in with a florist, a barber, a tax consultant, and a logistics operator.
Apr 22, 2021
Helping Africa Secure Essential Medical Equipment
The Africa Medical Equipment Facility will help African countries strengthen their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and build resilient health systems.
Apr 19, 2021
Money to Survive, Money to Thrive
An innovative IFC program in Peru brings urgently needed cash to small businesses.
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 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.
Apr 2, 2021
A Sweet Start to Increased Georgia Exports to Europe
Increased honey sales are helping the country’s agricultural export drive.
Mar 24, 2021
Juggling Jobs and Childcare
As companies consider subsidized or free childcare services for their workers' children, government policies are evolving to meet the need for standardization and regulation.
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.
