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Private Sector & Development magazines

Published since 2009, Private Sector & Development (PS&D) is a half-yearly magazine that aims to get a better grasp of the mechanisms through which the private sector can contribute to the development of southern countries. In each issue, PS&D compares the views of authors in different fields: researchers, private sector’s professionals, development institutions or civil society. The idea of the Private Sector & Development magazine is to share know-how and best practices and boost sustainable development by encouraging private investment. The magazine spotlights the experience of Proparco and its private-sector partners.

# 34

Embracing the challenges of sustainable industrial development

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22 September 2020

Essential to economic development, the industrial sector is also a source of controversy (environmental impact, creation of decent jobs, etc.). The 34th issue of Private Sector & Development is dedicated to the questions raised by this sector as we are embracing sustainable development.

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# 33

Harnessing the private sector to reduce gender inequality

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25 February 2020

Despite increased awareness since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the progress made, women worldwide still face a multitude of inequalities. The 33rd Private Sector & Development focuses on the role of the private sector in reducing gender inequalities.

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# 32

SME Finance in Africa: What’s new?

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23 September 2019

10 years after having dedicated its first issue to the financing and support of SMEs in Africa, this Private Sector & Development magazine takes another in-depth look into this major challenge for the continent's development.

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# 31

Scaling up the development impact of agro-industry

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01 March 2019

This issue of Private Sector & Development aims to demonstrate that the agro-industry, even if it sometimes brings up “negative externalities affecting the environment and small producers”, can be a major driver for development.

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# 30

Corporate governance: a driver for growth

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01 October 2018

The 30th Private Sector & Development magazine focuses on the issues and challenges of a key topic for business growth: governance. Good governance practices play a fundamental role in ensuring the sustainability of companies and confidence from lenders and investors.

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