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Opportunity is Calling – from Asia to Latin America

May 15, 2023

Opportunity is Calling – from Asia to Latin America

Expanding call centers in Central and South America, demonstrate the impact of IFC-backed investments in emerging markets.

Energy-Efficient Cooling Solutions are Essential for Development

Feb 23, 2023

Energy-Efficient Cooling Solutions are Essential for Development

In Nigeria, India and Mexico, rising temperatures have increased the demand for sustainable cooling solutions which can keep food, medicines, and vaccines safe.

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

A Women-Led Startup Innovates Health Care in Egypt

Dec 20, 2022

A Women-Led Startup Innovates Health Care in Egypt

IFC’s Startup Catalyst (ISC) program support early-stage startups and innovative companies with high-growth potential.

Flat6Labs Accelerates Transformation in Middle East and North Africa

Dec 20, 2022

Flat6Labs Accelerates Transformation in Middle East and North Africa

The fund address funding gaps in underdeveloped venture capital ecosystems across the region

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

Indonesia’s Digi-Agri Revolution

Sep 14, 2022

Indonesia’s Digi-Agri Revolution

Farmers in Indonesia are using digital technology to move produce directly onto consumers’ plates, boosting their incomes in the process.

Colombia's Rebound

Mar 28, 2022

Colombia's Rebound

With a fast-expanding digital ecosystem and a focus on inclusiveness, Colombia’s private sector is reshaping the economy.

For Venezuelans in Colombia, Micro-loans Offer a Fresh Start

Mar 28, 2022

For Venezuelans in Colombia, Micro-loans Offer a Fresh Start

Of the 6 million Venezuelans who have fled turmoil in their homeland, more than 1.7 million of them have settled in Colombia. Without bank accounts, few have had the opportunity to create businesses and establish stable lives. But Bancamía is changing that.

Tech-based Vocational Learning Evolves with the Times

Mar 16, 2022

Tech-based Vocational Learning Evolves with the Times

Emerging markets need a well-trained workforce to be competitive. New research shows how online vocational training can meet the demand.