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Two and a half million people with better light – another half a billion to go
Two and a half million people in Africa now have access to better lighting, thanks to the efforts of Lighting Africa and its partners. Over 500,000 quality off-grid lighting lamps sold on the continent.
South Sudan Calls for Bigger Private Sector Role
South Sudan’s Vice President has called for a strong private sector to create jobs and boost growth in Africa’s newest country, where IFC and the World Bank are gaining traction with efforts to improve the business climate, encourage investments,
IFC Helps Drive Growth in Indonesia
Although Indonesia's economy is growing at a promising rate of more than 6 percent, the country is still facing a number of economic challenges, including power shortages and small business' access to finance. But with IFC's help, the country is work
World Bank Group Says $27 Billion Available to ECA Countries Affected by Eurozone Crisis
January 25, 2011 - The World Bank Group has announced that it is making $27 billion in funding available over the next two years for countries of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) affected by the Eurozone crisis.
IFC Supports Public-Private Partnerships for Solid Waste in the West Bank
December 22, 2011 --- IFC is helping improve sanitation services for nearly a million Palestinians by advising West Bank authorities on how to include the private sector in the operational structure of a new sanitary landfill.

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