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Apr 14, 2015
Driving Change in the Hydro Sector
There is a need to get hydropower companies into the discussions that shape policy and regulations. Together, says Kate Lazarus, Senior Operations Officer at the International Finance Corporation, we can play a role in driving change in this sector. Driving Change in the Hydro Sector
Apr 10, 2015
JYC to Attend the 2015 World Hydropower Congress in Beijing
IFC CEO Jin-Yong Cai will join government and business leaders from around the world at the 2015 World Hydropower Congress in Beijing next month. He will facilitate a discussion among government representatives from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and IFC CEO Jin-Yong Cai will join government and business leaders from around the world at the 2015 World Hydropower Congress in Beijing next month. He will facilitate a discussion among government representatives from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa on the sustainable development of hydropower at regional and international levels.
Mar 15, 2015
Trust and Transparency Key for Building Sustainable Hydropower Sector in Myanmar
During his presentation at a two-day mid-January workshop in Naypyidaw, Director U Min Khaing announced an ambitious vision for the country’s power sector – to fulfill [Myanmar’s] electricity demands by 2030.
Mar 10, 2015
Hydropower Developers’ Working Group Aims to Address Setbacks for Small Hydropower Projects in Lao PDR
In Lao PDR, few small hydropower developers have been able to secure loans from domestic banks. More than 150 small hydropower project agreements have been signed, yet many projects are still working to secure the necessary funding. Hydropower Developers’ Working Group Aims to Address Setbacks for Small Hydropower Projects in Lao PDR
Mar 6, 2015
Intl Women's Day: For women, infrastructure is critical
In an op-ed in The Bangkok Post for International Women's Day, IFC Vice President, Karin Finkelston writes that infrastructure, makes a significantly bigger difference to a woman's life and work than a man's. In an op-ed in The Bangkok Post for International Women's Day, IFC Vice President, Karin Finkelston writes that infrastructure, makes a significantly bigger difference to a woman's life and work than a man's.
Feb 3, 2015
Using the Internet to Expand Microfinance in China
Women entrepreneurs often face difficulties in obtaining loans in China, but Internet technology is helping to change that. Women entrepreneurs often face difficulties in obtaining loans in China, but Internet technology is helping to change that. IFC, Ant Financial, and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women have jointly launched the first Internet-based gender-finance program in China to expand financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs to help them grow their online businesses.
Jan 28, 2015
Searching for the Next Stage in China’s growth
Can China’s brands go truly global amid slowing domestic growth and increased costs? Searching for the Next Stage in China’s growth
Jan 13, 2015
Businesses Benefit Where Governments are Unable or Unwilling to Protect Human Rights
Businesses benefit where governments are unable or unwilling to protect human rights, right? Wrong, according to IFC’s PNG representative Carolyn Blacklock and World Bank consultant Sadaf Lakhani. When one thinks of businesses operating in countries that are still struggling to protect and provide for human rights, a narrative can easily spring to mind involving unscrupulous businesses happily taking advantage of weak labor laws, a lack of minimum wage and poor environmental controls.
Dec 16, 2014
Working Group Raises Issues at Business Forum to Make Change in Lao PDRs Hydropower Sector
At the 9th Lao Business Forum, the Hydropower Developers’ Working Group (HDWG) of the Lao PDR presented its first statement on sector issues, part of its effort to effect sustainable change within the country’s hydropower sector.
Dec 15, 2014
Mekong Basin Development Planning - Opportunities for Private Sector Involvement
Experts agree that private sector involvement will be essential to sustainably develop the Mekong Basin. Yet cooperation and information sharing between the private sector and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) remains limited.
