In the second episode of #IFCLatinFocus, Bancamía’s CEO, Viviana Araque Mendoza, shares details of the important work the institution is doing to promote financial inclusion among the most vulnerable segments of the population in #Colombia. Don’t miss it! wrld.bg/PiGB50OeatS
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Oportunidade: faça parte do Banco de Talentos da IFC no Brasil! 📣
Com o Banco de Talentos, você terá acesso a informações sobre eventos da IFC e vagas de trabalho em variados níveis de senioridade, incluindo #estágio, analista e consultor: bit.ly/3m5iOBU
Great conversation today at #FTBrazil summit to discuss how IFC and other IFIs can work together with Brazil’s private sector to identify new investment opportunities aimed at promoting environmental and social sustainability.
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En #IFCLatinFocus, la CEO de Bancamía, Viviana Araque Mendoza, comparte detalles del importante trabajo que vienen realizando para promover la inclusión financiera entre los segmentos más vulnerables de la población en #Colombia 🇨🇴. ¡No te lo pierdas! wrld.bg/PiGB50OeatS
New study: The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for #Brazil is now available! 📘
The study explores policies and options for Brazil 🇧🇷 to achieve its development objectives while considering climate and #sustainability commitments: wrld.bg/MNvc50OjtSK
Confira o Relatório sobre Clima e Desenvolvimento do País (CCDR) sobre o #Brasil! 📘
O CCDR foi produzido pelo Grupo Banco Mundial e explora políticas para que o Brasil atinja seus objetivos de desenvolvimento levando em consideração a #sustentabilidade: wrld.bg/MNvc50OjtSK
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EN VIVO 🔴 La transición energética requiere una mayor coordinación entre gobiernos, inversores y socios de la que existe actualmente.
Escucha a nuestros expertos discutir algunas soluciones: wrld.bg/mct650OgjnS
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Estamos en un momento clave para que el #SectorPrivado desempeñe un rol principal en la lucha contra el #CambioClimático en América Latina y el Caribe. ¿Cómo? Descúbrelo en el artículo de Manuel Reyes-Retana, director regional de IFC, para : wrld.bg/97kb50OjkgB
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I had a great conversation with on ways to support #Jamaica’s growth, including the need to increase the country’s exports, and structure PPPs in key sectors such as digitalization, logistics & infrastructure, and climate finance:
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Alerta de novo evento! 🗓️
A IFC e o se uniram para discutir em um #webinar o papel do setor financeiro no acesso a crédito para migrantes e refugiados no Brasil. O evento, no dia 10/05, será aberto ao público: bit.ly/inclusaofinanc
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Across #LatinAmerica, rapid urbanization means a surging demand in building materials - and in the emissions needed to produce them.
Here’s a look some ways forward, and how investments in emerging markets can create world-leading gains in sustainability.
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📺The second episode of #IFCLatinFocus is now available!
Bancamía’s CEO, Viviana Araque Mendoza, tells us how a visit to a bank when she was a child inspired her career in the financial system, now leading the first microfinance bank created in #Colombia: wrld.bg/PiGB50OeatS
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. es la primera empresa certificada en #EDGEAsses en #Paraguay. Miryan Sosa, Coordinadora de Gestión de Personas, comparte cómo el objetivo de la certificación es fomentar la igualdad de oportunidades en el sector #agrícola de la región.
📺 bit.ly/AgrofertilEDGE
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📺 ¡Segundo episodio de #IFCLatinFocus!
Viviana Araque Mendoza, CEO de Bancamía, nos cuenta cómo una visita a un banco cuando era niña inspiró su carrera en el sistema financiero, hasta liderar el primer banco de microfinanzas creado en #Colombia 🇨🇴: wrld.bg/PiGB50OeatS
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“#Jamaica 🇯🇲 is a priority country for IFC.”
Our VP, , attended a PPP symposium in #Kingston to discuss further collaboration between IFC and the Government of Jamaica, including in the #UrbanTransportation, #Water and #HealthCare sectors: wrld.bg/e9at50Oaoe9
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On his first visit to the #Caribbean as IFC's VP for Europe & LAC, arrived in #Jamaica 🇯🇲 to discuss avenues to advance the Jamaican Government’s vigorous #PPPsprogram and boost economic development.
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It was a pleasure talking this morning with Minister Clarke in #Jamaica. Mobilizing private capital is a key priority to achieve its development goals. The key reforms the Government is implementing are key.
Stay tuned for our next #LatinFocus!
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Thrilled to arrive in #Jamaica 🇯🇲, an emerging leader in the #Caribbean. On my first mission to the country, I look forward to fruitful discussions with government partners to advance the country’s #PPPs program, including in #UrbanTransportation, #Water and #HealthCare.
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Over the last 10 years, IFC & has mentored over 300 entrepreneurs & provided financial support to 143 women-owned businesses. Learn more about Julia, a Brazilian entrepreneur who participated in the program and received seed investment to help grow her business.
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Want to learn more about IFC’s private sector work in emerging markets, including French-speaking countries? Follow our 🆕 IFC French LinkedIn page: wrld.bg/E6cX50NHtH2 #IFCfr
We’re marking #NationalPoetryMonth by sharing original poems from our staff who reflect on some of the most pressing development issues of our time, like climate change, gender inequality, urbanization, & the refugee crisis. Which poems resonate with you? 📽 Watch now 👇🏽
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Vamos comemorar: o Itaú Mulher Empreendedora está completando 10 anos! 🎉
Nascido de uma parceria entre IFC e @Itaú, o programa já impactou mais de 800 mil empreendedoras brasileiras com capacitações, mentoria, aceleração de negócios e oportunidades de networking.
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#DYK that 49% of companies in #Brazil 🇧🇷 are led by women?
IFC's Helene Meurisse is helping women entrepreneurs and their businesses through inspiration, connection, and training.
Learn about Helene and this initiative with in our latest #90SecondsWith interview 👇
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EN VIVO 🔴 ¿Cuáles son las posibles soluciones a la crisis de deuda soberana de los países en desarrollo? Escucha una conversación sobre este tema entre investigadores y responsables de formular políticas. wrld.bg/cXrx50NQMo1
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Border thickness, which captures the additional costs incurred when trading with neighbors versus domestically, suggests that intraregional trade in Latin America faces stiflingly high barriers. #EconTwitter
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Roads are crucial for #Brazil's economy, but major improvements are still needed. 's new investment in EcoRodovias will make Brazil's road transport more competitive and sustainable. wrld.bg/4Mfo50NIs8M
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En conversación con para el Canal 24 Horas de , hablamos sobre los retos de la reconstrucción en #Ucrania, así como la labor de para promover el desarrollo sostenible a nivel global. Aquí la entrevista completa (minuto 22:38): wrld.bg/6FrM50NOU2K
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♀️📈 Más créditos para mujeres emprendedoras podrían incrementar el PIB de las economías de #Centroamérica en hasta un 15%.
Entérate más en la entrevista de José Etchegoyen, especialista en Finanzas de #Género de IFC, con .
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Te invitamos al lanzamiento de Sourcing2Equal Colombia 🇨🇴.
¡Inscríbete ahora! Tienes dos formas de asistir:
👉 Evento presencial (Hotel Hilton cll 72 Bog): wrld.bg/MPf550NN838 (cupos limitados)
👉 Zoom: wrld.bg/zYB650NN85t
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Paving the way to economic growth in #Jamaica!
IFC and the Government of Jamaica recently agreed to develop a PPP to upgrade three road segments in the country’s North Coast, which will help improve the mobility of people & goods, and strengthen the tourism & hospitality sector.
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IFC is helping increase people’s access to clean water and sanitation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Camila Rodríguez is one of the people leading this effort to promote inclusive growth in the region.
More in the #90SecondsWith Camila 👇.
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IFC is investing BRL400 million in a bridge corporate debenture issued EcoNoroeste, an indirect subsidiary of Ecorodovias 🛣️.
The investment will help make Brazil’s road transport more #sustainable and affordable with lower toll tariffs: wrld.bg/4Mfo50NIs8M
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Excelente conversación con el Ministro sobre el programa de inversión de IFC en #Ecuador. Un país en el continuamos creciendo, focalizados en #inclusion #productividad y #sostenibilidad
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EN VIVO 🔴 ¿Cómo podemos crear una economía mundial más verde y más equitativa?
Nuestros expertos responden a tus preguntas en vivo: wrld.bg/UqCT50NFfXp
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A IFC está investindo R$400 milhões em debêntures emitidas pela EcoNoroeste, subsidiária indireta do Grupo EcoRodovias. O investimento ajudará a tornar o transporte rodoviário do Brasil mais acessível, com tarifas mais baixas e menor tempo de pedágio: wrld.bg/opPO50NIs5F
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EN VIVO 🔴 ¿Qué se necesita para apoyar a las mujeres empresarias y líderes en las economías emergentes?
Envía ahora tus preguntas a nuestros expertos: wrld.bg/oT0150NFfRn
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EN VIVO 🔴 ¿Cómo apoya el Banco Mundial a los países para que puedan sortear múltiples crisis superpuestas y fortalecer su resiliencia ante conmociones futuras?
Nuestros expertos responden a tus preguntas en vivo: wrld.bg/AhCF50NFfMG
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🔴 NOW LIVE from the 2023 Global #InclusiveGrowth Summit: IFC Managing Director and CEO discuss the power of innovation and technology in addressing complex global challenges.
Watch there: globalinclusivegrowthsummit.com via #GlobalIGS
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HAPPENING TODAY: Smallholders produce about a third of the world’s food. How can we help support them to strengthen food security around the globe and improve lives?
Join the discussion here at 10:00am EDT today. #ReshapingDevelopment
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