All Publications: Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

May 9, 2013

Ready for Growth: Solutions to Increase Access to Finance for Women-Owned Business in the Middle East and North Africa

Produced by Vital Voices Global Partnership in cooperation with IFC and the MENA Businesswomen’s Network, this report surveyed 431 women business owners across 8 economies in the Middle East and North Africa to understand their needs, the critical obstacles they face in accessing finance, and identify real solutions to increase the economic contributions of women-owned SMEs.

88 pages | © May 2013 IFC | Complimentary

Mar 20, 2013

Эффективный Совет Директоров - Пособие для собственников и должностных лиц акционерных обществ

В данном пособии отражены особенности создания эффективных советов директоров акционерных обществ. Это связано с тем, что именно для такой сложной формы организации бизнеса совет является наиболее востребованным инструментом управления.

Dec 5, 2012

Report on Advisory Services Operations in the Middle East and North Africa 2011-2012

Sep 14, 2012

Comparative Analysis of Microfinance Policy Frameworks and Legislation of Selected Countries, 2010

Jun 20, 2012

Private Sector and Job Creation

Jun 1, 2012

IFC Partners with BBC to Improve Competitiveness of Small Businesses in Afghanistan

IFC and BBC jointly aired a new radio program to inspire entrepreneurship, educate farmers and provide practical business advice in Afghanistan. This initiative has the largest rural listenership of any media program in the country — and sets a new standard for the use of mass media to educate communities constrained by illiteracy and trapped in conflict. REGION: Middle East & North Africa / STRATEGIC PrIORITY: Agribusiness / KEY TOPICS: Farmers, Fragile States

Apr 17, 2012

Jordan Inspection Reform: Lessons and Reflections

This paper summarizes the Jordanian experience in inspection reform to date, as overseen by IFC inspection reform project team; from providing an overview of the old system which triggered the need for reform, to explaining the reforms that were ultimately introduced. We describe the main challenges and lessons learned along the way, highlight the key results achieved by the project, and provide tips for better project management.

Apr 1, 2011

Climate Risk and Business: Manufacturing (Pulp and Paper)

This study assesses climate-related risks for Bulleh Shah Paper Mills (BSPM) in Kasur, Pakistan.

Jan 28, 2011

Sustainable Investment in the Middle East and North Africa Region Report

This is the first report measuring the amount of sustainable investment in the Middle East and North Africa. It assesses current levels of sustainable investment awareness, practices, and demand in the region and finds that while current volumes are small, there is scope for much greater sustainable investment in the region. The report also identifies opportunities to increase the flow of sustainable investment funds to the region.

Jan 1, 2011

Sustainable Investment in Turkiye 2010

"Sustainable Investments in Turkiye 2010" provides a snapshot of the Turkish market, and identifies a number of structural barriers which are hindering the development of sustainable investment (SI) in Turkey, including low saving rates and the crowding effect of domestic borrowing.

Nov 22, 2010

Telling Our Story: Renewable Energy

This issue shows how IFC helps increase access to energy while reducing emissions -- supporting greater use of wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, biomass, and biogas power.

34 pages | © November 2010 IFC | Complimentary

Nov 8, 2010

Climate Risk and Business: Practical Methods for Assessing Risk

Recognizing the gaps in knowledge of how climate change will affect the private sector, IFC has undertaken a series of studies with clients in developing countries. These studies aim to better understand gaps and barriers to climate risk analysis, test and develop risk evaluation methodologies, and identify possible adaptation responses and needs.

Sep 17, 2010

Investment Climate in the Kyrgyz Republic as Seen by Small and Medium Enterprises

Sep 17, 2010

Survey of Corporate Governance Practice in the Kyrgyz Republic

Dec 1, 2007

Women Business Owners in the United Arab Emirates

The aim of this research study was to build the capacity of business women's associations to better serve their members and to expand knowledge about women's entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Oct 1, 2007

Environmental Services Professional Training Course

The objective for the Environmental Services Professional Training Course is to raise employee awareness of the hazards posed in employment and to reduce hospital-acquired illnesses among environmental services professionals.

Aug 6, 2007

Forest-Backed Bonds Proof of Concept Study

This report explores how conventional structured finance methods may improve the access long-term finance for natural tropical forests.

Jun 1, 2007

Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa: Characteristics, Contributions and Challenges

Limited to five countries - Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates - the purpose of this analysis is to help countries in the MENA region better understand the challenges faced by women and to promote an environment in which female as well as male entrepreneurs can thrive.

Jun 1, 2007

Women Business Owners in Jordan: Characteristics, Contributions and Challenges

This report provides policy makers, financial institutions and entrepreneurial support organizations with new insights into the attitudes, challenges and needs of women business owners and their firms in Jordan.

May 1, 2007

Case Study Excerpt - Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (SEIC): A Participatory Process for the Sakhalin Indigenous Minorities Development Plan

The Sakhalin project's goal was the "recovery, processing, and export of oil and gas" from oil fields on and around the Sakhalin Islands. Before the goal could be accomplished, an effective and participatory consultation process had to be initiated with approximately 3,500 diverse indigenous people on the island.

Aug 1, 2005

PEP MENA Gender Entrepreneurship Markets Analysis Tool

This manual provides practical guidance on how to analyze the needs of male and female entrepreneurs and how to open up opportunities to allow women to develop their businesses.

Jan 1, 2001

Investing in People: Sustaining Communities Through Improved Business Practice

This Guide aims to further IFC's mission to "promote private sector investment in developing countries, which will reduce poverty and improve people's lives." It seeks to help interested companies by drawing on the community development experiences of some of the world's leading companies.