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Apply for AFI Engage Leadership and Mentorship Program by 10 Jun
This one-year program provides personal and professional growth opportunities and enables you to make an impact in the global financial landscape.
Uganda: Online Lenders Harassing Borrowers Risk Closure
Licensed digital/online money lenders, who are diverting from the newly issued digital lending guidelines issued in March by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (Umra), risk having their licenses revoked, the sector regulator has warned.
IFC and National Bank of Samoa Partner to Expand Financial Inclusion
The National Bank of Samoa (nbs) is developing a suite of new banking products that would benefit women entrepreneurs and improve remittances in Samoa with the support of IFC and the New Zealand Government.
Grameen America Plans to Invest $40 Billion for Underserved Women of USA in Next Ten Years
To expand access to affordable capital for women entrepreneurs, Wells Fargo made a $3.25 million grant over three years to help Grameen America expand its operations to Phoenix, Arizona and advance the organization’s technology and digital platforms.
Jordan: UNRWA Microfinance Department Opens 9th Branch in Russiefa to Further Service for Palestinian Refugees
UNRWA Microfinance Department inaugurated its 9th branch in Russiefa reaffirming its commitment and continuous services to Palestine refugees in Jordan.
Only One Month Left to Apply for the SME Finance Awards
The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform for peer connections, knowledge dissemination, and innovations in SME Finance.
Solomon Islands Meet With UNCDF, New Zealand and the European Union on the Delivery of $15 M for Locally Led Adaptation
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, which will deploy over USD15 million in climate finance will support the delivery of adaptation projects at the grassroots level and deliver on national commitments to build resilience to the escalating impacts of climate change.
Women's World Banking Launches Women in Inclusive Tech Regulation Program
Join a multi-week program starting August 2024 to empower future policymakers with cutting-edge tech knowledge and strategies to close the gender gap in financial inclusion.
Catalyst for “Transformative Change”: Female Entrepreneurship Fund Launched
The Female Entrepreneurship Fund is a specialized investment vehicle that channels resources from institutional investors to support women entrepreneurs in the Central American Integration System (Sica) region.
Artificial Intelligence Meets Regulatory Compliance: AFI and Vodacom Hold Knowledge Exchange Session
AFI and Vodacom held a unique capacity building event which saw them alternate the roles of trainer.