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Mexico has made substantial progress in gender equality, yet remaining finance gaps for women and women-owned businesses are limiting the country's private sector growth and economic development.
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An interview with Franziska Spoerri, Head of Macroeconomic Support Division, The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) on F4D’s strengths and what success of the program would look like.
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Video Overview / WB Managing Director Anna Bjerde speaks with Senegalese fashion designer Adama Paris.
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Access to alternative financing sources is particularly critical in turbulent times, when bank credit might tighten, leaving SMEs exposed to shocks.
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Our work is made possible through the generous contributions of development partners. Each one of our partners brings technical expertise, advocacy, and coordination efforts that help us deliver on the F4D’s ambition, together.
The F4D Umbrella Program is supported by the Agence Française de Développement(AFD), the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF), the Gates Foundation (GF), the European Commission (EC), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and the Visa Foundation.
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group funds, supports and accelerates the transition to a fairer and more sustainable world.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the government ministry of Austria responsible for diplomatic missions and immigration, the administration of foreign policy, and the maintenance of the country's relations with international organisations, especially the European Union.
We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers.
We define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. We manage diplomatic relations, promote international trade and provide consular assistance. We lead international development, humanitarian, and peace and security assistance efforts. We also contribute to national security and the development of international law.
The official website of the European Commission, providing access to information about its political priorities, policies and services.
SECO is the federal government's centre of expertise for all core issues relating to economic policy. Its aim is to ensure sustainable economic growth by putting in place the necessary regulatory and economic policy conditions.
Visa Foundation seeks to support inclusive economies where individuals, businesses and communities can thrive.
These interactive e-books highlight the key milestones and progress of the program since it's inception.
