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31 Mar 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.
31 Mar 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.
31 Mar 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.
31 Mar 2020
In Senegal, Adapting Business to Support the Fight
Free-of-charge bus ads, delivery of hygiene products, access to health professionals: Three Senegalese start-ups adjust to COVID-19.
31 Mar 2020
Helping Small Businesses Navigate through COVID-19
Financial technology, digital platforms, and new partnerships can support smaller enterprises—often the hardest hit in times of crisis.
19 Mar 2020
New Financing Tools Empower Turkey’s Women Entrepreneurs
Gender bond offers owners of small businesses opportunities to find financing—and equal economic footing.
18 Mar 2020
Helping Companies, Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
IFC is deploying $8 billion in fast-track financing to support economies and protect jobs.
10 Mar 2020
A Cable Car Named Development
An aerial cableway in one of Bogotá’s poorest areas has slashed travel times. But this is just one of its benefits in a community in search of pride.
10 Mar 2020
An Aerial Tramway Yields Benefits on the Ground
TransMiCable, an aerial tramway in Bogotá’s poorest neighborhood, is improving the lives of residents in a variety of ways—including an increased sense of safety, appreciation of local history, greater accessibility, and job opportunities.
5 Mar 2020
Five Tips to Start Childcare in Companies
Everyone benefits when companies see childcare as an investment opportunity to strengthen human capital and expand business.
