Business Edge™ News & Events

16/03/2010
Liberia: IFC Business Edge Provides Skills for SME Growth
IFC Resident Representative Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu, speaking at an event for IFC’s Business Edge training program, said SMEs in Liberia need help learning how to prepare business plans, the Liberian Observer reports. She called upon the program's alumni to share their new skills and help SMEs grow.

09/03/2010
Madagascar: IFC Offers Innovative Business Training Tool for SMEs
IFC, with the support of local business school ISCAM, launched Business Edge training for SMEs in Madagascar and delivered program certification to 53 trainees, Les Nouvelles reports. The interactive learning programs offer skills training to help managers in emerging markets run more efficient and sustainable businesses.

08/03/2010
Liberia: IFC Offers Innovative Business Tool for SMEs
IFC is seeking local partners to deliver Business Edge training products for SMEs in Liberia, Daily Observer reports. The interactive learning programs offer skills training to help managers run more efficient and sustainable businesses. “Supporting smaller businesses is a major focus of IFC’s work, particularly in African countries recovering from conflict,” said IFC Resident Representative Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu.

25/02/2010
Sierra Leone: IFC Launches Innovative Business Tool for SMEs
IFC will launch business training tools for SMEs in Sierra Leone by March and is currently seeking local partners to deliver its Business Edge training products, the Financial reports. IFC Resident Representative Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu said a stronger small business sector will help create employment and support economic growth.

18/02/2010
Cameroon: IFC Launches Business Edge to Support SMEs
IFC launched its Business Edge management training system in Cameroon to help local small and medium enterprises expand, Le Messager reports. IFC Country Manager Henri E. Rabarijohn said the launch of Business Edge underlines IFC’s commitment to support private sector growth in the country.