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IFC Audio Stories

IFC Audio Stories feature voices from a wide range of experts and stories on investment opportunities in emerging markets, trends that are reshaping economies, and the private sector’s role in creating jobs and addressing development challenges.

  1. 5 NOV

    Turning on the Tap in Fiji, Thanks to a Sovereign Green Bond

    Listen to the powerful story of resilience and transformation in Vatani village, Fiji, where access to clean water, made possible by an innovative sovereign green bond, has redefined daily life. Join us as we delve into the journey of some of Fiji’s citizens who have benefited from this groundbreaking initiative. Discover how the first sovereign green bond issued by an emerging market, backed by the IFC and World Bank, is creating hope, improving public health, and showcasing Fiji’s pioneering role in addressing climate change.

    10 min

  2. 30 OCT

    Empowering Change: Bridging Gender Equality and Economic Growth

    Join us for IFC Audio Stories as we explore the World Bank Group's new Gender Strategy and its role in accelerating equality. In this episode, industry leaders Matthias Berninger from Bayer and Asahi Pompey from the Goldman Sachs Foundation discuss innovative solutions for enhancing gender equality in entrepreneurship and employment. Discover how investing in women not only transforms lives but also drives sustainable growth for communities worldwide.

    10 min

  3. 4 OCT

    Voices from Mongolia: Goat herders and cashmere entrepreneurs on green loans’ impact

    Green finance is helping Mongolian cashmere companies become energy-efficient while preserving traditions among the nomadic herders who supply cashmere. In this audio story, Khan Bank CEO Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, cashmere manufacturer Tumen Suljee CEO Namkhaijamts Erdenebat, and a cashmere goat herder explain how green bonds and green loans are shaping Mongolia’s sustainable future.

    9 min

  4. 25 SEPT

    Mobilizing Investment for the Developing World's Sustainable Cooling Needs

    On July 25th, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres released a call to action on extreme heat. With soaring temperatures killing half a million people each year, there is an increasing need to finance sustainable investment in cooling. Today, we sit down with Camillo Mondragon-Velez, lead author of IFC and UNEP's collaborative report,: “Cooler Finance: Mobilizing Investment for the Developing World’s Sustainable Cooling Needs", to talk about the challenge and some solutions to cool our people and our planet.

    12 min

  5. 27 JUN

    Empowering Renewable Energy Women Leaders from the Field to the Boardroom

    IFC chats with Chanda Kapande Nxumalo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Harmattan Renewables, a South African renewable energy company that is a leading provider of technical, commercial and environmental advisory services. The Renewable Energy sector in Africa is poised for rapid growth in the next 10 to 15 years. Chanda encourages women to raise their hands for opportunities, do hard things, and gain visibility.

    19 min

  6. 20 JUN

    From Energy Scarcity to Entrepreneurial Success for 10,000 Women

    IFC chats with Olasimbo (“Simbo”) Sojinrin, Chief Operating Officer of Solar Sister, a leading provider of portable solar home systems in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania that is working at the intersection of gender equality, climate justice, and energy access. Working with over 10,000 women entrepreneurs in Africa, Solar Sister has distributed clean energy products to nearly 5 million people, many living in last mile communities. Simbo shares why she is passionate about her career in renewable energy, the importance of leadership, training, and mentoring, and making women’s voices heard.

    17 min

  7. 18 JUN

    Voices of Innovation: The 2024 World Bank Youth Summit

    On this episode of IFC Audio Stories we explore the 11th edition of the World Bank Group Youth Summit, where thousands of young innovators converged to address global development challenges. This year's theme, "Powering Progress: Youth Leading the Digital Transformation," spotlighted digital access and inclusion, AI, and sustainable tech. Hear from pitch competition finalists Selma Ekfvei Ndi and Frida Eposi Ndi of Data Girl Technologies and discover how they're empowering women in Cameroon through tech education.  Visit the World Bank Group Youth Summit website for more information.

    11 min

  8. 30 MAY

    Leveraging Digital Tech for African Business Growth

    In the latest episode of IFC Audio Stories, we delve into the research behind the International Finance Corporation's book, "Digital Opportunities in African Businesses." The episode features insights from IFC principal economist Marcio Cruz on the underutilization of digital tools by African firms and economist Mark Dutz on digital tech usage among micro enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa. Discover the keys to unlocking Africa’s digital potential and the critical role of the private sector in this transformation.

    15 min
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IFC Audio Stories feature voices from a wide range of experts and stories on investment opportunities in emerging markets, trends that are reshaping economies, and the private sector’s role in creating jobs and addressing development challenges.

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