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Agricultural Bank of Egypt Expands "Bab Rizq" Microfinance Programme to 150 Branches
The program aims to increase income, improve livelihoods in rural areas and achieve financial inclusion for female breadwinners.
CBE-Hosted Fintech Innovation Sprint Launched to Address COVID-19 Challenges
The initiative comes as part of Egypt’s fintech and innovation strategy that aims to achieve the state’s goals in using technology, as well as promoting innovation and financial inclusion.
New IFC Initiative Helps Banks in Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Egypt Scale Climate Finance
The program is designed to increase climate lending by participating banks in Egypt, Mexico, the Philippines, and South Africa to 30 percent of their portfolios by 2030.
Egypt’s Zeal Raises Six-Figure Seed for Its Digital Payments and Loyalty Platform
Egyptian fintech Zeal Rewards has raised a seed investment from an angel investor, it announced in a statement to MENAbytes this week.
SANAD Provides First Tier II Capital in Egypt to Banque du Caire
Subordinated debt totaling $30 million to strengthen capital base and boost bank’s ability to provide local businesses with much-needed financing.
Knowledge Officer Partners With GIZ to Launch Fintech Academy in Egypt
The initiative aligns with the Knowledge Officer’s mission to empower the fintech ecosystem with education.
SANAD and Banque du Caire Strengthen Partnership to Support MSMEs, Agribusinesses, Microfinance Institutions in Egypt in Light of COVID-19 Crisis
Investment of $15 million bolsters funding base for important economic pillars.
SANAD and Export Development Bank of Egypt Strengthen Partnership to Support SMEs, Agricultural Exporters, and Microfinance Institutions in Egypt
The aim of this partnership is to channel much-needed financing to agricultural and small and medium-sized exporters as well as microfinance institutions in Egypt in response to the economic difficulties brought about by COVID-19.