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IFC and DFC Invest in Pomona Impact Fund II to Foster Growth of SMEs, Strengthen Private Equity Markets in Central America

IFC and DFC's backing, with $7.5 million in equity investment from each institution, will enhance Pomona's support for SMEs in the agriculture, education, health, and water sectors, among others.

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Grab Enables In-App Cashless Payments Via Fintech MoMo

The integration of MoMo into the Grab app allows MoMo to expand its services on one of the most popular platforms in Vietnam.

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Call for Speakers for the ICT4D Conference

The deadline for Call for Speakers is 13 November 2023.

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Indonesia: BNI Awarded for Driving Financial Inclusion Among People With Disabilities

The award, which was given by the Financial Services Authority, recognizes  BNI's initiatives to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned by people with disabilities through financing.

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Fiji, India and UN Join Hands to Launch Ambitious Project to Scale Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Framework and Parametric Insurance in Fiji

This initiative refines and expands coverage of the parametric insurance product that was first launched in 2021 and aims to strengthen Fiji’s financial resilience against climate change and natural disasters.

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LAPO Microfinance Bank Wins Ninth Consecutive “Microfinance Bank of The Year” Award at BAFI 2023

This award recognizes LAPO’s outstanding contributions to the microfinance sector and its pivotal role in improving the livelihoods of countless individuals and businesses.

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IFC Invests in Shinhan Finance to Support Smaller Businesses in Kazakhstan

The financing will allow Shinhan Finance to continue providing much-needed longer-term loans and enhance the resilience of smaller enterprises, which are critical for economic growth and job creation.

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UNI2 Microcrédito Receives $3 Million Loan From Triodos Microfinance Fund and Triodos Fair Share Fund

The debt facility provided by Triodos Microfinance Fund and Triodos Fair Share Fund will enable UNI2 to further expand its loan portfolio in post-conflict areas of the country where poverty rates are high.

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GFANZ Launches Latin America & Caribbean Network to Support Climate Finance in the Region

New regional network will support engagement with financial institutions and policymakers across Latin America and the Caribbean to capitalize on the net-zero transition opportunity for the region.

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Call for Expression of Interest: Financial Inclusion 2.0

CGAP is looking for organizations that have access to substantial amounts of data linking the use of financial services to customer outcomes.