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Nov 11, 2020
Ripe for Growth
Transforming a Costa Rican farming community into a global exporter.
Nov 11, 2020
Need financing because of the pandemic? SMEs turn to fintech companies
Fintechs use cutting-edge technology to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers, making their services accessible and fast for SMEs.
Oct 28, 2020
Global Response, Regional Impact in the Fight Against COVID-19
IFC’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is helping the poor and vulnerable.
Oct 28, 2020
Respuesta mundial, impacto regional en la lucha contra la COVID-19
La respuesta de IFC a la pandemia de coronavirus (COVID-19) está ayudando a los más pobres y vulnerables. IFC ha comprometido más de $4 mil millones de su mecanismo de desembolso rápido de $8 mil millones en proyectos en todas las regiones donde opera.
Jun 24, 2020
Answering the Call for Personal Protective Wear
The private sector is stepping up to meet the demand for masks and other medical protective gear as governments battle COVID-19.
Jun 24, 2020
DFI Partnerships Point to a New Way of Doing Business
Development Finance Institutions look for ways to work together to meet countries’ needs.
Jun 10, 2020
Venture Capital Funds Adjust Investment Strategies
New trends are reshaping how accelerators and seed funds invest in start-up companies in emerging economies.
Jun 5, 2020
Mexico Takes Eye Care Digital Amid COVID-19
A Mexican eye-care introduces digital services to keep clients healthy—despite the pandemic.
May 27, 2020
Company Matches Workers with New Jobs in Midst of COVID-19
One innovative online recruiter in Brazil offers tips to job seekers and businesses on how to better position themselves in a changing economic landscape.
May 13, 2020
First Person: COVID-19 Looms Large in a Small Brazilian City
Our writer discovers unemployment claims increasing by 50 percent in her parents’ community, with one shop owner lamenting: “My store needs a respirator to breathe.”
