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Discover the European Microfinance Week 2020 Conference Report

Delve into the extensive summaries plus full recording of the EMW2020 sessions covering key topics such as the impact of & response to COVID-19, effective & inclusive savings, digital finance, climate change, client protection and more.

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IFC Initiative to Help Financial Institutions Support Small Businesses Disrupted by Pandemic

The new Base of the Pyramid Program will provide up to $400 million to microfinance institutions, non-bank financial institutions, and banks that are focused on micro, small, and medium enterprises.

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YSys for Fintech & Smart Humanitarian Smart Solutions Is Officially A Member of SME Finance Forum

Through this partnership, YSys aims to build networks, knowledge, and resources in a way that expands its solutions, products and services to Africa, Asia and Europe.

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Habitat for Humanity and Miyamoto Announce Partnership for Resilient Housing Construction

New partnership between Habitat for Humanity's The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter and Miyamoto International will develop resilient housing solutions.

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A Strategic Partnership With YULCOM for an Enhanced Digital Offering

The partnership aims to develop an enhanced digital service offering and support the financial inclusion of marginalized populations, especially women, in developing and emerging countries.

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Now in English, Spanish and French: EMA2020 Publication on "Encouraging Effective & Inclusive Savings"

This publication pulls together the innovations and factors for success of the top-ten applicants, while outlining the enduring importance of access to savings to strengthen resilience of low-income households.

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FinEquity Guide Launch: Measuring Women’s Economic Empowerment in Financial Inclusion

This publication serves as a reference guide for stakeholders interested in applying Women’s Economic Empowerment measurements to their work.

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IFAD Launches $500m Fund to Channel Climate Finance to Smallholders

The Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Program, known as ASAP+, aims to mobilize $500 million to reach more than 10 million people with climate adaptation activities.

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Funding for Research on Access to Energy, WASH, and Food Security for MFIs and Suppliers

The project will entail market studies with rural households in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, to investigate the nexus between energy access, access to WASH, and food security.

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Regulatory Innovation Advances in the Face of COVID-19

While COVID-19 may have wreaked havoc across financial services, according to a recent report the pandemic has driven the urgency to prioritize and actively deploy fintech initiatives by regulators.