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Angola Central Bank, UNDP Sign Financial Inclusion Memo

The aim of the agreement is to accelerate actions conducted by the country’s central bank toward financial inclusion.

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Symbiotics Investments Launches Its First Green Bond in China With Zuoli

With the issuance of this Green Bond, Zuoli will finance, amongst others, green buildings and energy efficiency projects in the Zhejiang province.

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Bancamía, Banco FIE, and Kashf Foundation Announced As Finalists for European Microfinance Award 2022 on Financial Inclusion That Works for Women

The finalists will go on to compete for the EUR 100,000 prize. Winners will be announced during the European Microfinance Week 2022.

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Colombia Is in Talks With Brazil to Implement the Pix Payment System

Colombia is looking to minimize the use of cash in the country and boost the financial inclusion of its most vulnerable citizens.

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Why Should WASH Matter to Impact Investors – New Publications From the e-MFP WASH Action Group

The WASH Action Group implemented a research study, the results of which e-MFP and Aqua for All are delighted to announce, are now available in three publications.

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UNCDF Launches Capital Pathways Platform to Bridge the Finance Gap for Frontier Markets of Today & Tomorrow

The platform is intended to scale pathways to capital in support of sustainable finance, specifically for the world’s frontier markets of today and the growth markets of tomorrow.

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IFC, EOS Partner to Help Resolve Non-Performing Loans, Boost New Lending in Southeast Europe

A new regional platform will help financial institutions resolve their non-performing loans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia, freeing up capital for new lending.

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Prophius Partners With Mastercard on Tap on Phone Payments for SMEs in Sub-saharan Africa

The move is expected to boost digital payment acceptance at small and micro enterprises in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and other key markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Zambia Mulls Increasing Financial Inclusion for Rural Dwellers

The plan is to increase financial inclusion in rural areas from the current 50 percent to 75 percent.

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Paysend Launches Instant Cross-Border Payments for Just $1

Users can quickly connect to Paysend’s global payments network and instantly and cost-effectively send funds to 25 countries and currencies seven days per week, 365 days per year.