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Mar 31, 2021
Egypt’s Got Talent: Nurturing the Country’s Next Generation of Fintech Entrepreneurs
Egypt’s Got Talent: Nurturing the Country’s Next Generation of Fintech Entrepreneurs In late 2020, five judges reviewed online pitches for a competition to find and support tech entrepreneurs working on a pressing challenge: increasing financial inclusion in Egypt.
Jan 22, 2021
In Yemen, Solar Power Has Become a Lifeline
Farmers are tapping the power of the sun to boost their crops.
Dec 16, 2020
First Person: The Show Must Go On
During COVID-19, Tunisia’s tech entrepreneurs pitch investors virtually.
Dec 7, 2020
Morocco’s Trams Fast-Track Progress
In Casablanca, a pioneering tramway project is helping the city grow sustainably.
Nov 4, 2020
Shattering the Glass Ceiling in Egypt
The 38-year-old mother-of-two doesn’t only work at the Kheir Zaman store, however—she manages it. The 38-year-old mother-of-two doesn’t only work at the Kheir Zaman store, however—she manages it.
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 8, 2020
Zen and the Art of Mindfulness in the Middle East
Zoabi-Othman’s journey from dreamer to successful entrepreneur is one being followed by many men and women across the Middle East and North Africa, which boasts a growing number of high potential start-ups. Zoabi-Othman’s journey from dreamer to successful entrepreneur is one being followed by many men and women across the Middle East and North Africa, which boasts a growing number of high potential start-ups.
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.
Feb 12, 2020
Generating Solar Power—and Self-Reliance—in the West Bank
Rooftop solar arrays on nearly 500 schools will help the West Bank address crippling electricity shortages.
