The finalists will go on to compete for the EUR 100,000 prize. Winners will be announced during the European Microfinance Week 2022.

Colombia is looking to minimize the use of cash in the country and boost the financial inclusion of its most vulnerable citizens.

The WASH Action Group implemented a research study, the results of which e-MFP and Aqua for All are delighted to announce, are now available in three publications.

The platform is intended to scale pathways to capital in support of sustainable finance, specifically for the world’s frontier markets of today and the growth markets of tomorrow.

A new regional platform will help financial institutions resolve their non-performing loans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia, freeing up capital for new lending.

The move is expected to boost digital payment acceptance at small and micro enterprises in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and other key markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The plan is to increase financial inclusion in rural areas from the current 50 percent to 75 percent.

Users can quickly connect to Paysend’s global payments network and instantly and cost-effectively send funds to 25 countries and currencies seven days per week, 365 days per year.

The three Mobilink Microfinance Bank initiatives include low-cost 4G handsets for customers bundled with the bank’s digital banking application, e-commerce services for female entrepreneurs, and an agriculture advisory service for farmers in Pakistan. 

The agreement was concluded as part of the Regional Investments initiative launched by BCP to assist innovative Moroccan solutions.