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DFS Accelerator With Gender Focus by IDEO Last Mile Money: Apply by 26 May
Startups are invited to apply to the IDEO Last Mile Money’s 2023 Accelerator for a $50K in grant funding, world-class design support from IDEO, and access to their global network of partners.
BGMEA, Mitro Fintech Signs Deal to Improve RMG Workers Financial Inclusion
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has partnered with Mitro Fintech Ltd to improve the financial inclusion of Ready-Made Garments workers by offering them digital financial solutions.
M-KOPA Raises $250 Million to Improve Financial Inclusion in Africa
M-KOPA will use the $250 million funding to continue to grow and to improve financial and digital inclusion for underbanked consumers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Network International to Drive Financial Inclusion and Make Digital Payments More Accessible in Egypt
Newly launched direct-to-merchant acquiring service in Egypt aims to boost digital payment acceptance in the region.
IFC and Central Bank of Madagascar Partner to Strengthen Credit Reporting, Financial Inclusion
IFC and the Central Bank of Madagascar today announced a partnership to strengthen the country's public credit registry to improve credit reporting and increase access to finance for individuals and small businesses.
FICO launches Inclusion Accelerator Program and Financial Inclusion Lab
FICO is launching its Inclusion Accelerator Program and Financial Inclusion Lab, which represents the next phase of its commitment to financial inclusion innovation while making it easy for the market to rapidly test and adopt alternative data solutions
Submit Your Case Studies to the G20 Database - Digital Financial Services for MSMEs Beyond Credit
SME Finance Forum is inviting all financial institutions and fintech companies serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to submit their successful and impactful innovations to the G20 database.
Symbiotics Investments Issued a $7.5 M Green Loan to Tunisie Leasing and Factoring
Tunisie Leasing and Factoring has raised a $7.5 million green loan arranged by Symbiotics Investments to further expand its renewable energy and energy-efficient machinery and equipment offerings.
IFC to Help Boost Access to Finance for Smaller Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs in Moldova
The IFC funding to Moldova's leading commercial bank and lender will support the bank's on-lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a key pillar of the Moldovan economy.
The AFI 2023 Global Financial Inclusion Awards Are Around the Corner!
AFI is inviting financial sector regulators and policymakers to nominate themselves for an award given to the AFI member institution that has demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership in optimizing new technology and innovation to drive financial inclusion.