Latest IESC News

Lebanon Investment in MicroFinance (LIM) Program – Request for Applications

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:57:00 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

Technology Solution Improves Accountability and Productivity at Afghan Ministry of Agriculture

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:29:00 GMT

Recently, IESC implemented an automated e-attendance system with thumb-print identification to modernize an archaic manual ledger system and increase accountability and productivity for over 1,000 employees at the Ministry.

LIM Program Hosts Roundtable Event

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:17:00 GMT

USAID-funded VEGA/IESC Lebanon Investment in Microfinance (LIM) Program Holds Round Table on Challenges and Opportunities for Microfinance Institutions March 1, 2012 - The United States Agency for International... read more

Lebanon Investment in Microfinance (LIM) Program Provides Sales Training to Microfinance Institutions

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:37:00 GMT

The Lebanon Investment in Microfinance (LIM) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered a series of seven Sales training workshops to leading local microfinance institutions (MFIs) throughout the month of February 2012. The workshop was delivered on four occasions at the offices of two of the MFI partners.

IESC Assists Afghan Ministry of Agriculture to Manage and Mobilize Funds for Crucial Programs

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:17:00 GMT

IESC, as the lead implementer of USDA’s Capacity Building and Change Management Program, under the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA), established an automated, integrated and comprehensive financial... read more

IESC Board of Directors News

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:00 GMT

Board Member George Weathersby Passes. IESC Welcomes New General Counsel. Richard McGrath Retires.

Hal Handley Wins VEGA Volunteer Impact Service Award

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:21:00 GMT

Hal Handley is honored by the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) for going above and beyond his IESC volunteer assignment to assist development of the Ceylon Cinnamon brand and support the cinnamon industry as ... read more

United States Provides Training at Leading Microfinance Institutions

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:58:00 GMT

On November 17, 2011, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded training certificates to over 180 microfinance loan officers and managers from nine local microfinance institutions (MFIs) and two... read more

Chief of Party Addis Alemayehou Speaks at Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:51:00 GMT

Addis Alemayehou, Chief of Party for IESC's Ethiopia AGOA+ Program, was a featured speaker at the Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum in July 2011. The AGOA+ Program, implemented through the Volunteers for Economic Growth... read more

IESC Launches New Business Connections Program in Kazakhstan

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT

USAID has selected IESC as the prime implementer of the two-year Kazakhstan Business Connections Program under a Leader with Associate Award from the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA). IESC is leading a team... read more