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At COP28, Senegal Becomes 25th Country to Back Declaration for Simplified and Consistent Access to Climate Finance With LoCAL
The declaration adds momentum to ministers' repeated calls for increased adaptation finance for African nations, Small Island Developing Sates and Least Developed Countries.
Symbiotics Investments Supports Sustainable Agricultural and Climate-Adapted Financing in Ecuador by Arranging a Green Bond for Banco Solidario
With the issuance of this green bond, Banco Solidario will enhance sustainable agricultural and climate-adapted financing.
Application Deadline Extended for the 2024 Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators
Women's World Banking has decided to extend the deadline for applications for Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators until 31 December 2023.
Fintech DiiMO Closes A $1.2 Million Investment to Drive Financial Inclusion in Central America
El Salvador’s fintech, DiiMO, is promoting financial inclusion in Central America with a successful Pre-Series A financing round.
Access to Insurance Initiative and United Nations Capital Development Fund Launch Training on Index Insurance
These programs are designed to empower insurance supervisors and other stakeholders engaged in the development of index insurance markets, particularly in Emerging and Developing Economies.
Fintech Clara Launches Payment Account in Brazil Eyeing $1 B in Transactions
Latin American fintech Clara has launched a payment account in Brazil that it expects will help it reach $1.23 billion in transactions in 2024.
Treasury Publishes Financial Inclusion Policy Framework for South Africa
The National Treasury yesterday published the Financial Inclusion Policy Framework for South Africa, titled “An Inclusive Financial Sector for All” following the endorsement and approval of the policy framework by Cabinet on 8 August 2023.
FINCA Impact Finance Appoints Jeff Flowers as New CEO
Jeff Flowers is returning to FINCA as CEO of FINCA Impact Finance after five years at other organizations.
e-MFP Publishes Inclusive Finance for Food Security & Nutrition: Lessons and Best Practices From the European Microfinance Award 2023
The European Microfinance Platform is delighted to announce the release of its annual publication that introduces the subject landscape, explores the role of the inclusive finance sector and presents case studies and best practice from that year’s European Microfinance Award.
IMF Endorses CBDCs to Bolster Fintech and Financial Inclusion
Speaking at a Singapore event, the Managing Director of IMF Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies to enhance financial inclusion and fintech development.