Our Work
Around the world, international development companies are bringing highly-skilled, entrepreneurial assistance to developing countries and helping to tackle important challenges. Through their expertise and hard work, these companies are creating visible results in the countries where they operate. These stories showcase the positive impact that international development companies are having worldwide.
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Economic Security Saving and transforming a failed bank in Mongolia
Rebuilding a port and revitalizing a town in Colombia Building sustainable and efficient financial institutions in Iraq Increasing farmer income in Senegal Promoting fiscal responsibility in Liberia
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National Security Bringing modern practices to Afghan grape growers
Helping an important ally to modernize and reform Solving disputes and bringing justice to rural Afghanistan Helping a key South American ally continue its development VIDEO: Reinvigorating Afghanistan’s Agricultural Industry Building civil society and improving quality of life in Gaza |
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Capacity Building/Sustainability Introducing sustainable farming in Haiti
Improving food security in East Africa Teaching Iraqis self-sufficiency and governance Creating healthy lifestyles through urban gardens in Ethiopia Strengthening Iraq’s parliament and its democracy Improving lives and stability in South Sudan Teaching local governments to plan and manage their public investments Restructuring tax policy and administration in El Salvador Helping communities, wildlife and the environment in Indonesia Strengthening post-conflict, democratic governance in Colombia’s Meta region
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Humanitarian Building bridges of opportunity in Nepal
Simple, effective solutions to combat malaria and save lives in Uganda A small bridge in Nepal has a big impact connecting villages, people and markets Management Systems International Combats Moroccan child labor through education Improving reproductive healthcare in India Combating child exploitation in the Dominican Republic |
In 2000, the state-owned Agricultural Bank in Mongolia, one of the largest banks in the sprawling country, was on the verge of collapse. It had lost $4 million the year before. Retirees would arrive at their local branch, and because of the outdated and under-funded public pension program, they would wait in long lines to get their cash payments. Sometimes the fund would dry up, so customers literally brawled to get to the front of the line. 
Afghanistan has a rich tradition of grape harvesting. But antiquated technology and a lack of training in modern agricultural practices for years kept many farmers from achieving the full potential of their vines. A more profitable grape business would not only help Afghan families improve their standards of living. It would also help steer them away from poppy production by offering a profitable alternative to illicit agriculture.
Haiti’s fertile landscape offers rich opportunities for farming and other agricultural activities. But poor governance, outdated farming techniques and limited access to modern agricultural supplies have driven farmers to use antiquated methods, often resulting in flooding and erosion that threatens lives and livelihoods.
Heavy monsoon rains in 2007 caused considerable damage and human suffering in rural communities in Nepal. Flooding and landslides affected 50 of the country’s 75 districts and the lives of more than 600,000 people. In the wake of this disaster, many farming communities were destroyed, leaving families without any source of income or, often, food.