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Working to Promote Food Security in Burkina Faso

Claire Lossiané of YIKRI, winner of the 2023 European Microfinance Award, reflects on the MFI’s programs to combat malnutrition.
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Resetting the Mindset Toward Investing in African Women Entrepreneurs

Eveline Tall, ambassador for AFAWA (Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa), shares why this initiative is necessary and how they are working to reduce the regional gender gap in financing.
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In Times of Crisis, Who Holds the Lifeline for Microfinance Institutions and Their Clients?

Youssef Fawaz of the Lebanese MFI Al Majmoua, shares the difficult reality of trying to keep an established institution running while the economy collapses around it.
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Video Highlights From the European Microfinance Week 2023: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Finance

FinDev Gateway conducted six video interviews at the European Microfinance Week 2023, summarizing key insights from various sessions.
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Video Highlights From the X Central American and Caribbean Microfinance Conference

FinDev Gateway conducted 12 video interviews with conference speakers, aiming to capture some of their the key takeaways and insights from the event.
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Advancing Financial Inclusion for Forcibly Displaced People

Daphnee Iglesias of the IRC shares the goals and priorities of the Community of Practice for Financial Inclusion of FDPs, and invites others to join their efforts.
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Video Highlights From SAM 2023: Financial Inclusion and Climate Resilience

Earlier this month, FinDev Gateway conducted six video interviews, summarizing key insights from various sessions at African Microfinance Week 2023, showcasing their efforts in addressing climate risks.
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A Chatbot Named BOB and Other Consumer Protection Measures in the Philippines

Atty. Charina B. De Vera-Yap shares how the Philippine Central Bank is using a customer-centric approach to update regulations and better protect Filipino consumers.
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Why We Need a Responsible Digital Finance Ecosystem

Eric Duflos of CGAP discusses recent findings on consumer risks and how to address them.
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Financial Inclusion and Climate Action: An Emerging Policy and Advocacy Agenda

In this interview, Peter McConaghy shares how the UNSGSA is working to advance inclusive green finance at the global and country levels.