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Explore the 24th MFC Annual Conference Agenda!

The event this year promises to bring together microfinance practitioners, policy makers, experts, investors, IT providers, donors, social finance enthusiasts, and more.

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European Financing Fund for Africa Launched With First Closing of $24.1M

The second fund aims to finance African rural microfinance institutions and agricultural entities sourcing from small-holder farmers in the continent.

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Mastercard Study Advocates Financial Inclusion as a Driver for Better Access to Health and Education

The study "Financial Inclusion+ - Connecting People to Finance, Health, and Education", explores how health, education, digital, and financial inclusion are all intertwined to unlock greater prosperity and wellbeing for communities across the region.

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60 Decibels Unveils Definitive Assessment of Microfinance’s Social Impact

Through interviews with almost 18,000 microfinance clients across 41 countries, the 60 Decibels Microfinance Index provides a ground-up perspective on the lives of 25 million microfinance clients, representing 15 percent of the global market.

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Evocabank Raises $7.5 Million From Symbiotics

Attracted financial means will be directed towards the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Armenia.

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In Conversation With Mary Ellen Iskenderian: Championing Inclusive Finance to Empower Women

In her recently released book, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, provides a comprehensive look at why women’s financial inclusion matters.

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IFC Makes Debt Investment in Microfinance Entity CreditAccess Grameen

The proceeds will be used towards expanding the company’s portfolio to female borrowers for income generation purposes, specifically in the low-income or rural areas of India.

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ABC Fund Lends $3M to Finamiga to Fund 5K Vehicle, Agricultural Loans for Women in Colombia

Finamiga plans to use the wholesale loan to fund 4,000 retail agricultural loans and 1,000 motorcycle loans.

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Opportunity International and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Keith Krach Announce Trusted Tech Microfinance Initiative

The partnership will transform the lives of microentrepreneurs by empowering them to participate in the digital economy, with innovative paths to earn income, gain confidence in trusted technology, and improve the quality of life for their families and communities.

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BBVA Chairman Announces BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s Adherence to the Edison Alliance to Accelerate the Digital Inclusion of Low-income People

This adherence is supported by the Foundation’s commitment to contribute to the digital inclusion of low-income populations in Latin America.