By increasing access to finance for out-of-reach households and families, microfinance continues to be an essential tool for improving livelihoods at the base of the pyramid. The last 20 years have seen...
This IFC SmartBook is a compilation of sixteen IFC SmartLessons that presents practical lessons learned by staff from across the IFC and the World Bank on approaches for engaging in agriculture that have...
This IFC SmartBook is a compilation of twelve IFC SmartLessons that focuses on the topic of water and sanitation. The variety of lessons and experiences in this report is inspiring, ranging from the Water...
This IFC SmartBook is a compilation of thirty-five IFC SmartLessons that focuses on the topic of building sustainable business by improving corporate governance. The report includes the following lessons...
This IFC SmartBook is a compilation of twelve IFC SmartLessons published between February and November and 2009 that focuses on the topic of conflict-affected countries. IFC Advisory Services in Public-Private...