At COP28, Senegal Becomes 25th Country to Back Declaration for Simplified and Consistent Access to Climate Finance With LoCAL
The declaration adds momentum to ministers' repeated calls for increased adaptation finance for African nations, Small Island Developing Sates and Least Developed Countries.
Georgia Boosts Financial Inclusion, Transparency With EU, World Bank
The reforms are expected to benefit both individuals and companies through increased access to financial products such as credit and digital payments, as well as improved consumer protection supervision.
Open Finance Self-Assessment Tool and Development Roadmap
This technical guide introduces the open finance self-assessment tool and development roadmap. It provides practical tools for policymakers to use to decide whether to implement an open finance regime to advance financial inclusion.
Microcredit Helps Ukrainian Refugees Start Businesses in Georgia
Since launching in 2022, the program for Ukrainians, which includes business mentoring services in addition to micro-finance, has helped over 30 Ukrainian entrepreneurs to support themselves and other refugees.
Four Major Challenges Faced by Mobile Money Users in Senegal
As access to digital finance grows, so do the risks. A concrete action plan involving all stakeholders is needed to address them.
IFC Invests $150 Million in TBC Bank to Boost SME and Climate Financing in Georgia
IFC's financing is expected to help TBC Bank further grow its SME and climate finance portfolios. In addition, the project will help strengthen Georgia's climate finance market by promoting best practices in sustainable lending.