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Hot off the press: Procuring Infrastructure PPPs 2018 report, comparing the regulatory framework for infrastructure procurement across 135 countries. Can you find your country on the list? How can it improve its regulatory framework to enhance the process?
Roads are drivers of development in Brazil’s State of São Paulo, which accounts for almost 30% of the country’s GDP. A leader in Brazil’s infrastructure development, the state government saw the country’s recent economic crisis as an opportunity to innovate and change the way infrastructure meets its needs. A new model for road concessions is attracting $4 billion in international private investment that will help make São Paulo’s roads more socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.
There's a growing interest in investing in women! IFC's gender chief on key priorities, the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative, tackling childcare and driving equality.
New IFC’s publication outlines practical steps for sovereign green bonds http://wrld.bg/9x3H30j4x2s #IFCClimate
What’s recharging businesses in Cote d’Ivoire? Reliable electricity. #IFCmarkets
If there’s an entrepreneurial explosion happening in Africa, then Nairobi would be the spark. One local startup founder says: “The startup culture here is exciting. There are a lot of smart people putting a lot of money towards solving some of the world's biggest problems.” #IFCmarkets
As Côte d’Ivoire powers up, so do its business opportunities. Video by Stephan Bachenheimer | #IFCmarkets
10,000 miles from Silicon Valley, start-ups are booming in “Silicon Savannah.” Join us for a tour of Nairobi Garage, Africa’s largest co-working space. From creators of music apps to e-commerce platforms, meet Africa’s next generation of innovators and inventors. #IFCmarkets | Video by Stephan Bachenheimer
Pull up a chair and join two of IFC’s renewable energy experts for a lunchtime chat about how Scaling Solar created a new market for solar power in Africa. Video by Stephan Bachenheimer. #IFCmarkets
IFC’s investments in agribusiness over the last three years, including mobilization, have totaled about $1 Billion. #IFCpostcards
The World Bank Group has launched a recruitment and outreach drive aimed at increasing the number of Nordic Nationals- Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian & Swedish- in its work force. The Nordic Recruitment Drive will be open until April 2. Apply now!
Polluted water isn’t the most appetizing lunch conversation (we get it), but our staff are passionate about their work. Rajesh Sinha takes a few minutes out of his lunch break to talk about his work as an investment officer on IFC’s water team. #IFCmarkets | Video by Stephan Bachenheimer.
Read how IFC is helping financial institutions realize the huge potential of #BankingOnWomen. Last week, we rolled out the program in Ghana. We are targeting a $42 billion gap in financing for women-owned SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa.
IFC helps clients manage environmental, social, and governance risks. Follow our new Sustainability showcase page on LinkedIn for news, resources, and events.
Companies around the world commonly hire security personnel to protect their employees, facilities, assets, and operations. IFC’s recent guidance – now available in French and Spanish - outlines good practices regarding security arrangements that account for impacts on local communities.
Many governments in emerging markets are developing national social insurance schemes to meet the rising demand for healthcare among their populations. In his latest blog, IFC Senior Health Specialist Charles Dalton discusses the opportunities and risks this trend presents when private healthcare providers choose to participate in such programs.
