African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a Sh725 million ($5.37 million) risk-sharing partnership agreement with the Kenya Women Microfinance Bank  (KWFT).

This is the last call to register for the 26th Microfinance Centre (MFC) Annual Conference, which will take place on 14-15 May 2024 in Cracow, Poland.

By tracking the uptake of inclusive insurance products and services based on data from 2022, the report sheds light on emerging trends aimed at closing the protection gap for vulnerable populations worldwide. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, alongside the European Union and the Green Climate Fund, has announced a financing initiative for Jordan's microfinance institution, Tamweelcom, under the Green Economy Financing Program.

The submission deadline for proposals and draft papers is 9 May 2024. The conference will take place from 21-25 October 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Known as the digital ouguiya, the potential CBDC would complement cash. 

Fintech company Tala announced its partnership with Maya Bank, the digital bank leader in the Philippines, marking a significant milestone towards bridging the financial gap for millions of Filipinos.

Registration is now open for the annual Responsible Finance Forum (RFF) event, convened by the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, which will take place July 2-3, 2024 in Fortaleza, Brazil. 

With a grant from USAID, Blue Marble will scale an innovative financial product in Kenya to strengthen the climate adaptation of coffee farmers connected to global supply chains.

FINLAC, a joint effort by the IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab, serves as a one-stop shop for advancing financial inclusion, supporting governments, accompanying firms, and igniting innovation in developing and implementing effective policies, reforms and business practices to create inclusive financial markets in the region.