

Tackling legal barriers to women’s entrepreneurship in Jordan and beyond
November 16, 2020
Tackling legal barriers to women’s entrepreneurship in Jordan and beyond
When the World Bank Group sought countries to participate in a reform initiative aimed at…

Legal Reform in Pakistan: One More Step Towards Gender Equality
October 12, 2020
Legal Reform in Pakistan: One More Step Towards Gender Equality
In Pakistan, there is real momentum for reforms to advance gender equality, even amid a…

Sustaining Small Retail Outlets During a Pandemic Lockdown
Supported by We-Fi and IFC, TradeDepot is helping small retailers in Africa boost sales and…

Enabling women entrepreneurs in Pakistan through training and legal reform
Updates from the World Bank We-Fi program in Pakistan - June 2020

Training paired with masks: resilience building for women entrepreneurs in Mozambique
The project team created videos, workbooks and other participatory methods to closely engage with the…

IFC invests in private equity fund to support women-led businesses in Latin America
With financing from We-Fi, IFC is investing $26 million in private equity fund, L Catterton…

Uncertainty, Fear, and Coronavirus: The New Reality for Africa’s Entrepreneurs
Without essential liquidity, capital, and expertise, many SMEs won’t be able to weather the storm.

IFC and Union Bank to Support Nigerian SMEs and Women-led Businesses
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a $25 million local-currency investment…