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Enhancing the export competitiveness of the textile and clothing sector in developing countries
Over the years, assembling clothing has become a commodity. However, mere cut and sew operations are no longer a sustainable offering. To achieve the employment targets envisaged by governments, compa...
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Textile industry: Towards a new economic model to stamp out human rights violations in the workplace
The textile industry employs millions of people in developing countries. Yet its economic model (pressure on costs and lead times, large volumes, frequent renewal of collections, low prices) leads to...
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Dolidol: a showcase for “Made in Morocco”
The CEO of Dolidol tells us about how attached Moroccans are to a traditional product, the Moroccan lounge (comprising L-shaped or U-shaped sprung sofas), and to a local brand, especially in these tim...
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Is industry compatible with climate?
The industrial sector is a major consumer of fossil fuels and the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), however there are not as many energy efficiency projects – the key to cutting GHG – as ther...
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Joining in the fight against Covid-19 and diversifying activities: The case of SERMP in Morocco
SERMP is a Moroccan aeronautical subcontracting company. Like the entire sector, it is feeling the economic repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis. To both contribute to the national effort and diversif...
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Geographical indications and quality brands: An effective tool to promote industrial SMEs’ market access
Agri-food production remains at the core of African industry, representing up to 18% and 30% of the industrial revenues in countries like Tunisia and Morocco. Demand for local products has presented o...
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AERIA 2016
Following a first loan allocated in 2012, PROPARCO is renewing its commitment to Aeria, the concession company for Felix Houphouët-Boigny, to increase the airport's capacity, in a context of constantl...
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Key questions concerning African industrial development policies
African industrial development is a major challenge for the Continent and it is currently a key focus for governments, financial backers and investors. Although still in the early stages of developmen...
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Corporate governance: journey of a Kenyan bank
I&M's corporate governance structures have evolved considerably, driven in particular by the regulatory framework and I&M's aspiration to professionalize and enhance its governance framework. As acqui...
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Promoting good corporate governance: the Peruvian experience
“Good corporate governance guidelines for Peruvian companies” were published in July 2002 with the aim of strengthening and enhancing governance in the country’s businesses. Ten years later it appeare...
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INAD-CI, an association of company directors promoting good governance
The National Institute of Directors of Côte d’Ivoire (Institut national des administrateurs de Côte d’Ivoire – INAD-CI) was set up in April 2013 by a group of corporate executives and professional org...
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Reforming governance in pursuit of growth: the case of Adenia and Opham
Adenia Partners is closely involved in the day-to-day management of its investees. In particular, it has partnered Opham, a Malagasy pharmaceutical products distributor, and recast its corporate gover...
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Good governance practices: Organizing business succession
Not planning your succession often means planning the failure of its transfer. Consequently, a successful transfer generally entails a successful planning of the succession. To achieve this, this plan...
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Agri VIE 2 - Proparco
Agri VIE II is a development capital fund specialized in agroindustry in Sub-Saharan Africa. It supports projects that promote the local manufacturing of products which were previously imported, as we...
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An example of commitment to good governance: DFIs and corporate governance support
With the collaboration of the CGDF Working Group: Marta Viegas-Rocha (IDB Invest), President; Sanaa Abouzaïd (SFI); Elisabeth Alpe (ADB); Vassilis Christakis (BSTDB); Andres Oneto (CAF); Shirley Payet...
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Start-ups and digital innovation: fertile ground for social transformation in Africa
Social innovation in Africa is currently closely bound up with the digital revolution. To generate economic development that benefits as many people as possible, the digital sector must conserve all o...
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Using measurement to enhance and share social business practices
To achieve credibility, social entrepreneurship must spell out the basic principles underlying its practices and objectively measure its outcomes. Measuring social performance – particularly by analys...
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What is the Actual Performance of Public-Private Partnerships for Urban Water Utilities in Developing Countrie...
By examining progress achieved and problems encountered by 65 public-private partnerships (PPPs) implemented on different continents, a recent World Bank study is providing some objective facts from a...
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SME access to financing: capacities matter as much as resources
Donors must not simply focus on adopting strategies based on providing financing, they must also focus on demand. One of the reasons why it is difficult for SMEs to access financing is they are unable...
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Private equity investment in sub-saharan african SMEs
SME financing cannot be enhanced simply by scaling up volumes of financing. SMEs need to upgrade so that they can meet the eligibility criteria of bankers and other investors. I&P is aware of the diff...
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