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IFC Partners with Diversity Collective Lanka and Women in Management to Promote Respectful Workplaces in Sri Lanka
29
- Aug
- 2024

IFC Launches First-of-its-kind Program to Support Financial Institutions in Addressing Financial Abuse
22
- Aug
- 2024

IFC Report Celebrates Rising Women Leaders in Bangladesh’s Banking, Advocates for Continued Support and Inclusion
12
- Jun
- 2024

Sri Lanka Leads the Region in Recruiting More Women in the Banking Industry but Barriers Remain for Progression: IFC Report
03
- Jun
- 2024

IFC Extends US$500 Million to HDFC Bank to Ramp Up Microloans to Underserved Women Borrowers in India
16
- May
- 2024

IFC Ramps Up Investment in India to Drive Financial Inclusion, Create Jobs, and Unlock Climate Finance
30
- Apr
- 2024

IFC, Colombo Stock Exchange and Global Partners Ring the Bell for Gender Equality, Signaling the Urgent Need to Increase Women’s Corporate Leadership in Sri Lanka
13
- Mar
- 2024

IFC Launches Flagship Gender Program to Boost Women's Employment in India
29
- Feb
- 2024

IFC’s $56-Million Investment in Global IME Bank to Bolster Gender and Climate Financing in Nepal
02
- Feb
- 2024

New Early Childhood Development Center Unveiled in Batticaloa, Signaling New Business Opportunities for Sri Lankan Women Entrepreneurs
23
- Nov
- 2023

Over 50 Sri Lankan Companies Experience Business Benefits by Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
15
- Jun
- 2023

New Study: Women Entrepreneurs Are Vital for Long-term Continuity and Resilience of Sri Lanka’s Supply Chains
07
- Jun
- 2023

Ringing the Bell at Dhaka Stock Exchange for Greater Participation of Women in Leadership Roles
14
- Mar
- 2023

New Early Childhood Development Centers Planned, with Support from IFC, Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Sarvodaya
14
- Mar
- 2023

IFC and Colombo Stock Exchange Ring the Bell for Gender Equality with 13 Top Sri Lankan Companies Pledging to Increase Women’s Corporate Leadership
08
- Mar
- 2023

Women in Management, IFC Launch the ‘Top50 Women Global Economic Forum & Top50 Global Professional & Career Women Awards 2023,’ Advocating for Women’s Business Leadership in Sri Lanka
07
- Feb
- 2023

Workplace Violence and Harassment Costs Sri Lankan Businesses Millions: IFC Study
15
- Sep
- 2022

IFC Report: Boosting Women’s Online Education Expands Job Opportunities, Can Add Up to $14 Billion to Market Value
11
- Jul
- 2022

IFC and Nepal Stock Exchange Ring the Bell for Gender Equality
22
- Mar
- 2022

IFC, Dhaka Stock Exchange, and United Nations Push for Greater Participation of Women in Leadership Roles
14
- Mar
- 2022

New IFC Report highlights INR 836 Billion Investment Opportunity for Financial Institutions in Women Owned Very Small Businesses (WVSEs)
08
- Mar
- 2022

IFC and Colombo Stock Exchange Ring the Bell for Gender Equality in Sri Lanka
08
- Mar
- 2022

IFC and We-Fi Help Tackle Gender Financing Gap Through IFC ScaleX
13
- Jan
- 2022

World Bank Group and CTA Announce Winners of Global Women's HealthTech Awards
05
- Jan
- 2022

IFC Supports First Sri Lanka Chapter of Women Corporate Directors to Promote Diversity in Boardroom
01
- Dec
- 2021

Women in Management, IFC Launch 11th Professional and Career Women Awards 2021, Promoting Resilient Business Leadership in Sri Lankan Women
28
- Sep
- 2021

Women Can Add Nearly $300 Billion to E-Commerce in Southeast Asia and Africa: IFC Research
26
- May
- 2021

IFC Partners with Nepal Stock Exchange to Ring the Bell for Gender Equality
25
- Mar
- 2021

Supporting Women-Friendly Transport for Greater Economic Participation and Social Empowerment of Women in Afghanistan.
24
- Mar
- 2021

New IFC Reports Find Family-friendly Workplaces Can Support Employees, Boost Businesses in Pakistan
16
- Mar
- 2021

IFC, Dhaka Stock Exchange, and United Nations Push for Gender-Equal, Post-COVID Future with 6th Annual Ring the Bell Event in Bangladesh
14
- Mar
- 2021

IFC Partners with Health Care Companies to Strengthen Women's Leadership Roles
10
- Mar
- 2021

IFC, Stock Exchanges Push for Gender-Equal, Post-COVID Future with 7th Annual Ring the Bell Events
08
- Mar
- 2021

IFC Partners with Colombo Stock Exchange to Ring the Bell for Gender Equality in Sri Lanka
08
- Mar
- 2021

More Female Riders Could Boost Revenues for Ride-hailing in Sri Lanka, Finds New IFC Study
03
- Dec
- 2020

IFC and Australian Government Help Create and Retain Jobs for 12,000 Women in Sri Lanka
16
- Nov
- 2020

IFC and AIA Sri Lanka Partner to Increase Sri Lankan Women's Access to Insurance, Create More Jobs
09
- Nov
- 2020

IFC Study: Female Employees in Sri Lanka’s Private Sector Are More Productive Working from Home Amid COVID-19
29
- Oct
- 2020

New IFC report urges companies to take action to boost women’s contribution in the hydropower sector
22
- Sep
- 2020

Women in Management, IFC Launch Tenth Professional and Career Women Awards 2020, Promoting Women’s Business Leadership in Sri Lanka
18
- Aug
- 2020

IFC, Dhaka Stock Exchange partner to Ring the Bell for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year
10
- Mar
- 2020

IFC Partners with Colombo Stock Exchange for 5th Ring the Bell for Gender Equality Event in Sri Lanka
06
- Mar
- 2020

IFC: Serena Hotels First in Pakistan to be Recognized for Gender Equality Efforts
13
- Feb
- 2020

IFC, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Deploy $1.45B to Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets
09
- Oct
- 2019

Women in Management, IFC Launch Ninth Professional and Career Women Awards 2019
04
- Jun
- 2019

IFC’s SheWorks Partnership Completes a Year of Big Strides to Increase Role of Women in Business
04
- Apr
- 2019

Private Sector Companies in Sri Lanka That Provide Childcare Support Gain Significant Business Benefits, Finds IFC’s New Report
13
- Dec
- 2018

IFC Calls for Greater Participation of Women for Development
11
- Apr
- 2017

IFC, Government of Australia Partner to Support More and Better Jobs for Women in Sri Lanka
06
- Apr
- 2017

IFC Joins BSE to ‘Ring the Bell’ to promote Gender Equality in India
09
- Mar
- 2017

IFC Joins Colombo Stock Exchange to ‘Ring the Bell’ for Gender Equality in Sri Lanka
09
- Mar
- 2017

Women in Management, IFC Launch Seventh Professional and Career Women Awards 2017
21
- Feb
- 2017

Women in Management, IFC Partner to Celebrate Professional Sri Lankan Women
04
- May
- 2016

IFC, YES Bank, and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Partner to Lend to Women-Owned Businesses in India
05
- Apr
- 2016

Le segment féminin du marché de l’assurance représente des centaines de milliards de dollars
18
- Sep
- 2015

IFC Expands Access to Affordable Quality-Assured Solar Products in Rural Rajasthan
14
- Sep
- 2015

IFC Study Finds Sizeable Financing Gap for Women Entrepreneurs in India
11
- Mar
- 2014

IFC’s $150 Million Financing to India’s YES Bank to Boost Lending to Women Entrepreneurs
23
- Dec
- 2013

IFC Recognizes Bangladesh Project for Empowering Women
28
- Mar
- 2012

IFC Recognizes Indian Chemicals Maker Meghmani Finechem Limited for Promoting Gender Equality
26
- Mar
- 2012