This Brief uses data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys (WBES) in 27 European Union countries (the EU-27) to gain insights into the adoption of management practices in the region's private sector...
On December 18, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors adopted resolution number two hundred and eighty-three. It was resolved that: (i) the transfer of the Corporation’s FY24...
Emerging markets have long been viewed as high-risk destinations for investment, particularly investments in companies. Although macroeconomic and political stability risks are higher, this perception...
This International Finance Corporation (IFC) Research Note analyzes the cost of borrowing for firms in emerging and developing economies, changes in their debt structure, and indicators of indebtedness...
On October 25, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors adopted resolution number two hundred and eighty-two. It was resolved that the Board of Governors of the Corporation consider...
Card enabled payment service providers (PSPs) exist in Uzbekistan such as CLICK and UPAY. Very few banks have mobile banking application for retail customers. However, some PSPs have web portals and mobile...
The Turkish financial sector is highly advanced. However, stakeholders appear less driven to promote accesfinancis to financial services other than payment services. Currently all major banks and 2 of...
Currently, 5 mobile money solutions are offered in Tanzania. The telecom sector has dramatically improved access through mobile money. Over 40 percent of mobile money subscribers are active on a 90-day...
The Ethiopian government, through Ethio telecom, often imposes nationwide, politically motivated internet filtering. Under a 2012 law regulating the telecommunication industry, attempts by journalists...
Currently 6 mobile money solutions are in place in Cambodia. One 3rd party processor, one bank and 4 MFI solutions are available in the market. While there is some regulation in place it is not fully integrated...
This brief talks about the performance of Fundación Cardiovascular (FCV) in Colombia, financed by IFC. Established in 1986 as a nonprofit foundation by a group of cardiologists to address the more than...
This brief talks about the performance of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (JISL) in India financed by IFC. JISL, an integrated agribusiness, is the largest manufacturer of micro irrigation systems (MIS) in...
This brief talks about the performance of Ecom Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd. (ECOM) financed by IFC. ECOM is a global commodity trading and processing company specializing in coffee, cotton, cocoa, and...
This is the April 2024 issue of the bi-annual Regional Poverty and Inequality Update for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which summarizes the main facts related to poverty and inequality in LAC...
There has been limited data on the impact of out-of-pocket health payments (OOPs) on extreme poverty in Guinea. Yet, these data are necessary for making informed decisions in the fight against poverty...
Il existe peu de données sur l’impact des dépenses directes de santé (DDS) sur l’extrême pauvreté en Guinée. Ces données sont pourtant nécessaires pour prendre des décisions éclairées pour lutter contre...
For centuries, management of freshwater resources has focused on monitoring and managing water quantity to ensure supplies for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use and to mitigate the potential effects...
Water management is foundational for development and climate adaptation. Investments in water not only improve health and wealth of nations but can also buffer the impacts of climate change. Sub-Saharan...