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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.
Standard Chartered and WEConnect International Announce New Partnership to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Market Supply Chains
Through the agreement, the Bank will be launching a dedicated financing facility for certified women-owned businesses within its market footprint, alongside targeted financing solutions for WEConnect International member buyers.
Grameen Foundation Launches Initiative to End Financial Abuse: Program SAFE
This comprehensive initiative aims to raise awareness, provide support services, and build a global coalition to safeguard against financial abuse in all its forms.
Interledger Foundation Accepting Applications for ILP Digital Financial Services Grant
Interledger Foundation (ILF) has announced that it is now accepting applications under its ILP (Interledger Protocol) Digital Financial Services Grant for emerging financial services, products, and innovative solutions geared toward benefitting underserved and underrepresented communities.
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Visits the Philippines to Support Scaling Up Financial Services for Better Financial Health
The visit from 21-23 May 2024 will focus on advancing key foundational building blocks for financial inclusion—including connectivity, digital identification, and digital payments—as well as enhancing financial health and resilience against economic and climate-related challenges for Filipinos.
Kickstarting the Next Generation of Blockchain Payments
Mastercard is introducing five startups from around the world to its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program to drive best-in-class user experiences and expand use cases that demonstrate the power of blockchain technology.