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Mar 5, 2020
For Companies, Steps to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
Experts point to actions that CEOs and company executives can take to protect employees.
Mar 5, 2020
What’s Next for the
Women’s Insurance Market?
Sherrill Quintana, a client of Insular Life, recognized the value of insurance when her bank shut down in 2008 and her business was in jeopardy. Her policy was “a life-saver,” she said.
Mar 5, 2020
“There’s Nothing But Opportunity”
An interview with Asahi Pompey, President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, on what she’s learned about investing in women.
Feb 27, 2020
Amid an Outbreak, the Fight to Protect Jobs
In Vietnam, IFC is cushioning the blow of COVID-19, helping companies stay on track.
Feb 26, 2020
Bosnian Farmers Access International Markets with Local Ingredients
With geographical indication, producers of a distinctive Bosnian cream cheese turn tradition into competitive advantage.
Feb 18, 2020
Revitalizing South Africa’s Small Businesses
In a new IFC report, South African entrepreneurs offer ideas to help the country bridge its $30 billion small business finance gap.
Feb 12, 2020
Generating Solar Power—and Self-Reliance—in the West Bank
Rooftop solar arrays on nearly 500 schools will help the West Bank address crippling electricity shortages.
Feb 10, 2020
Ethiopian Reforms Attract Investor Interest
Government’s efforts to strengthen the private sector and boost competition are moving the country “in the right direction” for more private investment.
Feb 10, 2020
Spotlight: Capital Markets in Africa
Strengthening domestic capital markets could pave the way for African countries to pool local wealth, spur growth, and attract investors.
Feb 10, 2020
Three Lessons in Building a Malt Barley Market
How do you build a barley supply chain for Heineken and two other beer makers in Ethiopia? An expert takes you behind the scenes.
