Call for Papers Open Now: Seventh European Research Conference on Microfinance, Glasgow, June 2022
The Glasgow edition will be focused on microfinance research priorities that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to shape and create the post-pandemic microfinance research agenda.
Tajikistan: AFC Agriculture and Finance Consultants Supports Ministry of Finance to Manage a World Bank Grant
The grant aims to to strengthen the local economy and increase the revenue potential of small businesses and communities.
Mastercard Podcast Shows How Financial Inclusion Is Creating an Equitable Future for All
The podcast features Mastercard experts, business leaders, community champions and entrepreneurs from across the Middle East and Africa and around the globe who are working together to build a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy.
Symbiotics Launches $10 million Social Bond With Hamkorbank From Uzbekistan
The proceeds of this Social Bond are to be allocated towards both micro loans up to $10,000 to microenterprises and SME loans up to $1 million to small and medium enterprises.
IFC, Omni Support Truck Drivers, Immigrants, Refugees, and Micro-entrepreneurs in Brazil
The investment will increase Omni's capacity to assist their existing as well as new clients, thus supporting the private sector's recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
Nigeria: Firms Announce $3M Partnership to Drive Financial Inclusion Among Independent Commercial Drivers
Through this partnership, more than 5,000 MAX drivers will also gain access to digital financial services offered by VFD Microfinance bank.
ADA to Promote Financial Inclusion in Niger via Improved Product Design, Supervision, Funding Framework
The initiative is part of a larger LuxDev effort in Niger that has a total budget of EUR 145 million (USD 156 million).
Digitizing Payments Can Add $6.2 Billion to Bangladesh’s Annual GDP
The Government of Bangladesh, in partnership with the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance, just launched its 2022-2025 National Digital Payments Roadmap – a call to action for key public and private sector actors to speed up responsible payment digitization to leave no one behind.
Early Bird Pricing for 24th MFC Annual Conference Ends on 6 May!
The event will provide a perfect opportunity to make new connections and deals, and lay ground for exciting partnerships.
Deadline Extended to 8 May: UNESCAP Call for Expressions of Interest to Unlock Investment Capital for Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline to submit applications is ongoing, with priority given to eligible institutions that submit before 8 May 2022.