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Microinsurance Master Announces the Launch of Its Sixth Annual Accelerator Program in 2024

The Microinsurance Accelerator Program is open to visionary CEOs and decision-makers committed to thriving by mitigating risks for the underserved.

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Call for Applications: LAC Countries Promoting Income Generation for Financially Excluded People

The organization is looking to enter in up to eight new partnerships in 2024, including with socially-focused microfinance institutions, social enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives.

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VisionFund Celebrates 20 Years of Financial Inclusion Through Microfinance

VisionFund International proudly commemorates two decades of dedicated service in championing financial inclusion and fostering rural economic growth, all while building brighter futures for children worldwide.

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How Are Central Bank Mandates Evolving?

AFI and the Intergovernmental Group of 24 (G-24) body held a Central Bank Governors' Roundtable on the topic of the evolving mandates of central banks in October.

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IFC and DFC Invest in Pomona Impact Fund II to Foster Growth of SMEs, Strengthen Private Equity Markets in Central America

IFC and DFC's backing, with $7.5 million in equity investment from each institution, will enhance Pomona's support for SMEs in the agriculture, education, health, and water sectors, among others.

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Grab Enables In-App Cashless Payments Via Fintech MoMo

The integration of MoMo into the Grab app allows MoMo to expand its services on one of the most popular platforms in Vietnam.

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Call for Speakers for the ICT4D Conference

The deadline for Call for Speakers is 13 November 2023.

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Indonesia: BNI Awarded for Driving Financial Inclusion Among People With Disabilities

The award, which was given by the Financial Services Authority, recognizes  BNI's initiatives to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned by people with disabilities through financing.

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Fiji, India and UN Join Hands to Launch Ambitious Project to Scale Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Framework and Parametric Insurance in Fiji

This initiative refines and expands coverage of the parametric insurance product that was first launched in 2021 and aims to strengthen Fiji’s financial resilience against climate change and natural disasters.

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LAPO Microfinance Bank Wins Ninth Consecutive “Microfinance Bank of The Year” Award at BAFI 2023

This award recognizes LAPO’s outstanding contributions to the microfinance sector and its pivotal role in improving the livelihoods of countless individuals and businesses.