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Food Security in Bangladesh Means Delivering on Rice

May 22, 2023

Food Security in Bangladesh Means Delivering on Rice

An IFC investment, under the GFSP, in the country's food supply chain aims to shore up supply and production.

Adding Women's Voices to Boardrooms Across Latin America

Mar 14, 2023

Adding Women's Voices to Boardrooms Across Latin America

L Catterton works to help female executives by backing businesses that are women-led, women-founded, or target women customers

Training for Women Farmers Boosts Opportunity—and Ambition

Mar 6, 2023

Training for Women Farmers Boosts Opportunity—and Ambition

In Rwanda, improved agricultural knowledge has allowed smallholder cooperatives to increase yields and production.

Priming the Startup Pipeline

Dec 20, 2022

Priming the Startup Pipeline

How IFC tapped into accelerators and seed funds to support startups in emerging markets

How Microfinance Helped See Tajik Businesses Through the Pandemic

Dec 15, 2022

How Microfinance Helped See Tajik Businesses Through the Pandemic

The provision of long-term local currency financing is solving problems for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

In Uzbekistan, Solar Power Fires Up Energy Sector Reforms

Nov 21, 2022

In Uzbekistan, Solar Power Fires Up Energy Sector Reforms

Uzbekistan's target of generating one-quarter of its electricity from renewables by 2026 means new opportunities for investment and change.

Tech Start-ups in Emerging Markets Get Funding Boost

Nov 15, 2022

Tech Start-ups in Emerging Markets Get Funding Boost

IFC’s $225 million venture capital platform will strengthen digital economies in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

Climate Change in Africa: How the Private Sector is Rising to the Challenge

Nov 10, 2022

Climate Change in Africa: How the Private Sector is Rising to the Challenge

Many of the regions' hard-fought development gains are threatened by the climate crisis, these four examples showcase how we are responding.

Blended Investment in Wind Energy Ready to Fly Solo in Jamaica

Jun 15, 2022

Blended Investment in Wind Energy Ready to Fly Solo in Jamaica

The country's largest private sector wind farm is helping to reduce greenhouse gases and create jobs.

Yemeni Company Feeds Millions Despite Relentless Challenges

Jun 1, 2022

Yemeni Company Feeds Millions Despite Relentless Challenges

Private sector support yields innovative long-term funding during an unfolding, complex crisis.