Magdalena Parkhurst
- Mar 11, 2021
IBI Helps Lao Prepare to Graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) Status
On February 2nd, 2021 the IBI-implemented USAID/Laos Business Environment Activity partnered with the Government of Lao (GoL)...
Yuliya Malieieva and Reed Collins
- Jan 21, 2021
Building on 2020 in 2021
2020 was a challenging year that pushed all of us to adapt and find new solutions to the unique challenges caused by COVID-19. IBI is...
Magdalena Parkhurst
- Jan 19, 2021
Local Public Private Dialogue as a Mechanism for Economic Growth in Lao
A core component of the USAID-Laos Business Environment Activity, being implemented by IBI, is the expansion of public-private dialogue...
Yuliya Malieieva & Reed Collins
- Dec 18, 2020
Risk-Based Approach Improves Efficiency and Revenue at Dili Port
The USAID-Timor-Leste Customs Reform Project (CRP) has helped the Customs Authority develop and implement a new risk management...
Magdalena Parkhurst & Reed Collins
- Dec 14, 2020
IBI Support for U.S. Indo-Pacific Goals Spans the Region
The US government’s Indo-Pacific Vision (IPV) envisions a “free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region in which all nations are...
Yuliya Malieieva, Project Manager
- Dec 3, 2020
IBI Helps Procurement Authorities in Pakistan to Automate Processes
One of the opportunities to improve Pakistan’s public financial management (PFM) systems and increase transparency and accountability is...
Magdalena Parkhurst
- Nov 19, 2020
The Laos Business Environment Activity Supports Digital Solutions for SMEs
The IBI team implementing the USAID-funded Laos Business Environment Activity continued its work to support digital opportunities for...
Magdalena Parkhurst
- Nov 17, 2020
Laos Business Environment Activity Supports Handicrafts Sector SMEs’ Use of Digital Technology
The USAID-funded Laos Business Environment Activity, implemented by IBI, proudly supported the 2020 Lao Handicrafts Festival in order to...
Thomas Stevenson, Project Manager
- Nov 10, 2020
With “Leadership & Management Essentials” Trainings, IBI Keeps Capacity Building on the Cutting Edge
Throughout its 24 years as a leading USAID small business partner, IBI has always sought to implement at “the cutting edge,” including in...
Magdalena Parkhurst
- Oct 8, 2020
Laos Business Environment Activity: Continued Excellence During COVID-19
IBI began work on the USAID/Laos Business Environment Activity in October 2019. A five-year project, the Laos Business Environment...
