Seguros Futuro: Growth of El Salvador’s Only Cooperative Insurer
This brief demonstrates the growth of Seguros Futuro and its new parametric insurance product.
Reducing Incidence of Child Labor and Harmful Conditions of Work in Economic Strengthening Initiatives (RICHES)
Key policy and strategy recommendations that women’s economic empowerment actors, such as financial service providers and women’s business support organizations, can implement at the organizational- and client-level.
Making Finance Work for Refugees, IDPs and Host communities Program
This training program helps financial service providers to diversify their product portfolio through serving refugees and host communities, in a strategic and cost-effective manner.
Navigating Through COVID-19: A Snapshot on How the Pandemic Affected MSMEs in Iraq
Country assessment reflecting the impact of the pandemic on banked enterprises
El Salvador Receives $173.3 Million Less in Remittances in the First Quarter of 2020
Family remittances received by El Salvador totaled $1,600.7 million in the period from January to April 2020, lower by $173.3 million compared to the same period of the previous year, with a reduction equivalent to -9.8 percent.
Bitcoin Is Part of the Pitch As El Salvador Courts IMF Deal
The cryptocurrency will lose its reputation as a speculative asset and prove its use as a legitimate payment system, central bank President Douglas Rodriguez said in an interview on Monday.
IFC, National Bank of Iraq Partner to Boost Access to Finance for SMEs, Create Jobs
IFC announced an investment for the National Bank of Iraq to support the growth of smaller businesses in Iraq and help them create jobs and overcome challenges, including from COVID-19-related disruptions.
Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
The commitments are part of Mastercard’s engagement, as a founding member, in the Partnership for Central America.
In-App Transactions Increase Three-Fold as Qi Card Keeps Economy Moving During Pandemic
Qi Card mobile money offering provides Iraqis with digital means for safe and secure financial transactions.
IFC Helps Banco Agricola Increase Access to Finance, Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic in El Salvador
The financing package aims to support micro, small and medium enterprises, women-owned SMEs, housing for underserved segments, and climate-smart investments, including green buildings.