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Call for Experiences: Incorporating Women's Agency into Program Design
SEEP is seeking input, resources, and examples from WEE working group members to spark dialogue and inform upcoming activities on this key topic.
Central Banks, Private Sector Urge Digital Currency Collaboration
At AFI’s Policy Leadership Dialogue on 29 September, Governor Rolle said that "access to mobile wallets and digital payments must be as universal as access to cash."
Call for Resources: Savings Groups, Women & COVID-19
These key topics of investigation for the Learning Group are Women’s Voice and Leadership, and Strengthening Savings Group Resilience to Shocks.
Finalists for the European Microfinance Award 2021 on ‘Inclusive Finance & Health Care’ Announced
CRECER IFD from Bolivia, Dreamlopments Ltd. from Thailand and Fonkoze from Haiti announced as finalists for the European Microfinance Award 2021.
The Center for Financial Education and Capability is Launching its BBVA EduFin Research Grants 2021
The 2021 EduFin Research Grants marks the annual competition that will dedicate a total of EUR 50,000 to support research projects.
CGAP Launches Call for Expressions of Interest for Financial Services for Digital Platform Workers in Emerging Markets
CGAP aims to support up to five digital platforms, financial service providers and/or fintech companies in developing innovative financial services for platform workers in emerging markets, who are typically underserved and/or have low incomes, particularly women workers.
Three Actions to Expand Women’s Financial Inclusion in the Midst of COVID-19
International Women's Forum member Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women’s World Banking, shares three key points for expanding women’s financial inclusion in response to the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
Launch of "Human Resource Development Practices in the Microfinance Sector" by the e-MFP HR Action Group
This report summarizes the survey results providing an opportunity for MFIs to assess and reflect on their current HR practices and benchmark their practices with those of the sector.
Identifying the Research Needs of Financial Inclusion Actors
Survey by the e-MFP Action Group "From Research to Practice and Back Again"
BECU Taps MX for Savings App
MX announced it has partnered with BECU today to build a mobile app feature Quick Save that encourages BECU members to build savings through frequent, small-amount transfers.