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May 11, 2022
Lessons from my Childhood Home
Growing up in a rural province in the Philippines inspired my career promoting green and resilient buildings.
Apr 13, 2022
Small Businesses Dream Big to Empower Communities in Brazil
An entrepreneurship program is helping black and indigenous women grow their businesses.
Apr 11, 2022
Tapping the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Vietnam
A Vietnamese bank is expanding finance to female business owners, helping them close the gender gap.
Apr 6, 2022
Marhaba! Jordan Extends Welcome to Travelers
With dozens of biblical sites, Jordan strives to do a better job at courting tourists interested in religion and history.
Apr 6, 2022
Looking for an e-ride
Across Africa, electric vehicles are scarce. But they’ll soon be coming, likely starting with motorbikes and buses.
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.
Mar 24, 2022
Professionalizing Female Farmers for Better Business in Haiti
The IFC Haiti Horticulture Project, delivered through the Haitian firm Papryrus, aims to strengthen the horticulture supply chain by establishing contracts with local buyers and anchoring the demand in Kenscoff (Port-au-Prince) and Ouanaminthe (Northeast region).
Mar 23, 2022
Cooking Up Solutions for Cambodia’s Women Entrepreneurs
IFC financing is helping women-owned businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis.
Mar 16, 2022
Lowering Barriers for Agribusiness in the Sahel
Targeted investments and sustained support can strengthen farmers’ prospects as well as regional food security.
