News & Press Releases
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Oct 30, 2018
For Women in India, Small Loans Have a Big Impact
Microloans help millions of marginalized families start and expand businesses, purchase essentials, and support their children’s education.
Oct 5, 2018
Breaking Barriers for Women Leaders in Solomon Islands
In Solomon Islands – a country where only one out of four women hold a formal full time paying job – Lyn Fa’arodo stands out.
Aug 6, 2018
Women Entrepreneurs in Vietnam Get a Fair Shot with Financing
Funding and advice from IFC client VPBank are helping female entrepreneurs in Vietnam grow their small businesses.
Jun 21, 2018
Banks’ Focus on Women in Latin America Boosts Business for All
IFC’s Banking on Women program supports female entrepreneurs in the region so they can create jobs and spur economic growth.
Mar 8, 2018
Economically Empowered Women Can Boost Development
IFC and the World Bank work together to increase women’s participation in the economy—as employees, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Mar 7, 2018
Good Food Grows Good Business in Lebanon
A woman entrepreneur’s taste for healthy food nourishes a new venture.
Mar 6, 2018
This Refugee Baker’s Secret Ingredient? Self-Reliance
Mama Safi, a Congolese refugee, provides school meals in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp.
Mar 5, 2018
Neither Borders nor Boundaries Stop This African Executive
Sedima, Senegal's largest poultry company, is now expanding into some of the world's toughest markets.
Oct 6, 2017
Crafting a Future for Women Entrepreneurs
Expanding Access to Financial Services for Women Entrepreneurs Helps Create Markets and Opportunities for All.
Sep 26, 2017
A Daycare Center Cherished by Parents—and by a Company
A new IFC report examines the business case for tackling childcare—citing the progress of Indian tech company Mindtree and businesses in nine other countries.
