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Unlocking Low-Cost, Large-Scale Solar Power

May 4, 2016

Unlocking Low-Cost, Large-Scale Solar Power
Toll roads save time and create jobs in Senegal

Apr 26, 2016

Toll roads save time and create jobs in Senegal
Trailblazing: Private Sector Solutions in Fragile Countries

Apr 16, 2016

Trailblazing: Private Sector Solutions in Fragile Countries
A Hotel Is Not Just a Place to Sleep

Apr 7, 2016

A Hotel Is Not Just a Place to Sleep
IFC Demonstrates Opportunities for Private Investors in Changing African Markets

Mar 23, 2016

IFC Demonstrates Opportunities for Private Investors in Changing African Markets

IFC Demonstrates Opportunities for Private Investors in Changing African Markets Africa remains a region with enormous potential for private investors despite economic headwinds and reduced liquidity that are creating challenges. In a report released March 22, 2016 in partnership with the Africa CEO Forum, IFC concludes that even in difficult economic and risk environments, methods of financing that better mitigate risk can be more widely adopted to fund successful investments on a larger scale in Africa.
Unlocking the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt

Mar 2, 2016

Unlocking the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt

When Mona Erian decided to set up a small business producing handmade soaps in Egypt, she struggled to get financing. A pharmacist by profession, she decided to create a line of natural products after her young daughter suffered an adverse reaction t Unlocking the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt
River of Opportunity—Fostering Entrepreneurship in Africa

Feb 3, 2016

River of Opportunity—Fostering Entrepreneurship in Africa

Entrepreneur Omar Barcat’s story, as with many in the Democratic Republic of Congo, begins at the river. River of Opportunity
Ethiopia’s Full Steam Push for an Energy Breakthrough

Jan 14, 2016

Ethiopia’s Full Steam Push for an Energy Breakthrough

Ethiopia needs to drill deep to achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025. Literally. Below the country’s surface lies its energy future- over 7,000 megawatts of geothermal power potential. Ethiopia’s Full Steam Push for an Energy Breakthrough
Tech Skills Training for African Youth

Dec 15, 2015

Tech Skills Training for African Youth
African Businesses Encouraged to Exhibit Progress through FT/IFC Awards

Dec 14, 2015

African Businesses Encouraged to Exhibit Progress through FT/IFC Awards

The Financial Times and IFC have launched the 2016 edition of the Transformational Business Awards. African Businesses Encouraged to Exhibit Progress through FT/IFC Awards