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Uzbekistan Confronts its Environmental Challenges

Jan 19, 2022

Uzbekistan Confronts its Environmental Challenges

A surprise sandstorm offers insights on the regional response to climate change.

Reshaping the Workplace

Dec 8, 2021

Reshaping the Workplace

For employees at a Turkish pharmaceutical company, the future of work—and the workplace itself—looks different now.

Mortgage Finance Boosts Pakistan’s Economy

Nov 24, 2021

Mortgage Finance Boosts Pakistan’s Economy

A push to build affordable homes and ease mortgage rules helps low-income families.

Tapping Sustainable Finance to Tackle Climate Change

Oct 28, 2021

Tapping Sustainable Finance to Tackle Climate Change

The city of Izmir is using a sustainability-linked loan to address water scarcity and climate change.

Key to Successful Partnerships? Listen, Engage, Build Trust

Oct 6, 2021

Key to Successful Partnerships? Listen, Engage, Build Trust

Longtime activist and former senior U.S. official says private sector, NGOs, governments can find common ground.

Uzbekistan, Ready for a Green Future

Sep 20, 2021

Uzbekistan, Ready for a Green Future

One of the nation’s oldest banks is embracing green finance, with help from IFC.

Banking Reform Reshapes Uzbekistan’s Economy

Sep 13, 2021

Banking Reform Reshapes Uzbekistan’s Economy

The government’s privatization push is easing the flow of credit to the nation’s businesses.

Local Pharma Companies Place Wellness within Reach

May 10, 2021

Local Pharma Companies Place Wellness within Reach

Pharmaceutical manufacturers in emerging markets offer local consumers affordable, accessible generic medicines and health-care products tailored to their needs

Boosting Internet Connectivity in the Kyrgyz Republic

Apr 7, 2021

Boosting Internet Connectivity in the Kyrgyz Republic

An IFC investment will lead to better internet infrastructure and help change lives for many who currently have little or no connectivity.

Connecting Power Grids to Improve Electricity Access

Mar 18, 2021

Connecting Power Grids to Improve Electricity Access

An ambitious project that links electrical grids between Central and South Asia is expected to boost economies and facilitate trade.