Latest IESC News

Lesotho's Hospitality Industry Takes Giant Leap Towards Star-Grading

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Read the article on Lesotho's Public Eye (PE).

Lesotho Accomodation Grading Workshops Attract Tourism Businesses

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:13:00 GMT

IESC, in coordination with the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporate (LTDC), is working to develop a standardized, national accommodation star grading program to help boost Lesotho's developing tourism industry. As... read more

IESC Chief of Party Addresses El Jadida Business Community

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:02:00 GMT

As part of IESC's Morocco Commercial Development Organization Support Program, IESC organized the Open Day Event in El Jadida on March 13th, working in collaboration with the Association des Incubés d’El Jadida and the... read more

Morocco

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:46:00 GMT

IESC's Morocco Commercial Development Organization (CDO) Support Program; funded by the U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI); sponsored the first in a seriees of training seminars on March... read more

Lebanon Investment in MicroFinance (LIM) Program - 2013 Request for Applications

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:47:00 GMT

The Lebanon Investment in MicroFinance (LIM) Program has announced a Request for Applications (RFA). The program is accepting applications from new applicants and current partners. Information for both types of... read more

Sweet Success in Martmoura

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:32:00 GMT

IESC LIM program helps entrepreneurial woman create thriving bakery

With the help of IESC's LIM project one Lebanese woman is branching out and succeeding. Click on the link to read more about how this new entrepreneur turned the occassional treat into a thriving professional bakery.

Second South Sudan Diplomatic Training Program's Ambassadorial Course is a Hit

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:06:00 GMT

IESC is very pleased to announce the successful completion of the South Sudan Diplomatic Training Program’s second Ambassadorial Preparation Course taking place from February 4th-8th, 2013. Led by President & CEO Amb. ... read more

ABADE Program Launched to Support Afghan Businesses

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:26:00 GMT

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN | 13-Feb-2013 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to be a key economic driver of Afghanistan’s development. However, Afghan business owners struggle to obtain the capital,... read more

Rym Ayari Appointed President of Tunisian American Friendship Association

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:38:00 GMT

IESC congratulates Ms. Rym Ayari on her recent appointment as President of the Tunisian American Friendship Association (TAFA). The Association was founded in 1957 to promote scientific, technological, cultural, and... read more

Tales from the Field: Updates from Afghanistan

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Read about the latest activities from IESC's Capacity Building and Change Management Program for the Government of Afghanistan's Ministry of Agriculture; Irrigation and Livestock. read more

We Bid Farewell to Tarek Nabhan after 31 Years of Service

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:54:00 GMT

IESC's long-time Vice President of global operations, Tarek M. Nabhan, has departed IESC to pursue opportunities with a family operation in trade and marketing between the U.S. and Egypt. Tarek who is known as “the heart... read more

Liberia/IBEX Hosts Successful Finance Training

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:34:00 GMT

Following years of conflict, including two civil wars, Liberia continues to face significant challenges. Land lays fallow, homes remain dark without access to electricity and families continue to struggle to survive.... read more

Liberia/IBEX Over the Airwaves

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:01:00 GMT

IESC is reaching out to remote and conflict-affected regions of Liberia through local radio stations to promote business growth through improved access to finance. The USAID-funded Liberia Investing for Business... read more

Board Member and General Counsel Bill McBride Passes

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Bill McBride, who joined our Board as General Counsel in early 2012, passed away on December 22nd. In the time Bill was on the IESC Board as our General Counsel he did... read more

Life-Changing Eye-Tracking Technology Makes Its Way to Kazakhstan

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:11:00 GMT

Designed to create a lifeline for adults and children who are unable to speak or control their body movements, advanced eye tracking technologies, suche as Eyegaze Edge by LC Technologies, Ltd. allows these individuals to ... read more

Morocco CDO Support Program Continues its Successful Community Outreach

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:55:00 GMT

IESC's Morocco Commercial Development Organization (CDO) Support Program continued its successful outreach campaign with a well received program briefing organized in El Jadida on November 28th. The event informed... read more

Former IESC President Spencer T. King Retires from Board

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:17:00 GMT

After retiring as President and CEO a little over two years ago, Spencer King has stepped down from the Board of Directors. As President of IESC (2003-2010), Spencer spearheaded transformation in our funding sources as... read more

IESC Awarded $105 million SME Program in Afghanistan

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:32:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – IESC is pleased to announce that it was awarded the $105 million Assistance in Building Afghanistan by Developing Enterprises (ABADE) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International... read more

IESC Celebrates Successful Launch of Liberia Investing for Business Expansion Program

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:27:00 GMT

August 22, 2012 marked the successful launch of the USAID-funded Liberia Investing for Business Expansion (IBEX) Program, implemented by IESC as the lead organization under the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance... read more

IESC Launches New Project in Morocco

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative has awarded the Support for Commercial Development Organizations in Morocco project to IESC. IESC will commence this important initiative on September 1,... read more