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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.

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Identifying the Research Needs of Financial Inclusion Actors

Survey by the e-MFP Action Group "From Research to Practice and Back Again"

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IEIN Seeking Collaborators to Establish Market Linkages for Self-Help Groups

The aim of the project is to support SHGs by providing them with business training, production skills and marketing information to empower rural women to adopt non-agricultural means of earning a sustainable livelihood.

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Ngern Tid Lor PCL is IFC’s First Investment in a Non-Banking Financial Institution in Thailand to Support MSMEs

The investment aims to support a resilient recovery by promoting business growth, creating jobs, and fostering financial inclusion.

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Symbiotics Arranges Two Green Bonds in Vietnam With EVNFinance for $6.25 Million

The proceeds will be used to fund solely green projects: renewable energy (C&I solar, roof-top solar), hydro power, and biomass energy.

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Designing Interoperable Agent Banking Business Model for ARB Apex Bank in Ghana

The main objectives of the assignment were to design agency banking business model, map potential agents’ locations throughout the country, and provide technical assistance for branding, advertising, consumer education and industry sensitization on agency banking. 

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India: Visa to Enable Deeper Financial Inclusion With Offline Payments

The company has announced that it is driving a proof-of-concept in the country which will allow people to make payments in places with low or no internet connectivity.

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SoftBank Makes First Africa Bet on OPay at $2 Billion Valuation

"We want to be the power that helps emerging markets reach a faster economic development," OPay Chief Executive Officer Yahui Zhou said in a statement.

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IFC, Rwanda Capital Markets Authority and Central Bank Join Forces to Boost Access to Long-Term Finance for Small Businesses

The four-year partnership will help expand access to long-term local currency finance in Rwanda for key sectors such as housing, agribusiness, and smaller businesses.