Symbiotics Launches $5M Green Bond in Ecuador With FACES
With the issuance of this Green Bond, FACES will finance entrepreneurs engaged in sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery, as well as aquaculture related activities, contributing to the environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use in Ecuador.
AFC Increases the Share of Energy Efficient Mortgage Loans in Armenia
More than 40 percent of the loan amount was allocated to energy efficient housing projects, i.e. purchase of new energy efficient apartments, as well as individual house constructions and renovations.
HEDERA Sustainable Solutions Launches a Survey to Assess Green Microfinance in the MENA Region
The survey aims to gain a better understanding of the sector’s current level of development, MFIs’ green microfinance needs, and the extent to which MFIs are complying with local and international standards and regulations.
Don't Miss the Launch of Women's Digital Financial Inclusion Advocacy Hub!
The panel of experts will discuss what the new Findex data means, how to address gender gaps in technology, skills, and digital financial services, and why a more collective action is needed so that women can make an informed choice on their financial future.
UNCDF Launches Capital Pathways Platform to Bridge the Finance Gap for Frontier Markets of Today & Tomorrow
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.
Why Should WASH Matter to Impact Investors – New Publications From the e-MFP WASH Action Group
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.
Colombia Is in Talks With Brazil to Implement the Pix Payment System
Colombia is looking to minimize the use of cash in the country and boost the financial inclusion of its most vulnerable citizens.
Bancamía, Banco FIE, and Kashf Foundation Announced As Finalists for European Microfinance Award 2022 on Financial Inclusion That Works for Women
The finalists will go on to compete for the EUR 100,000 prize. Winners will be announced during the European Microfinance Week 2022.
Symbiotics Investments Launches Its First Green Bond in China With Zuoli
With the issuance of this Green Bond, Zuoli will finance, amongst others, green buildings and energy efficiency projects in the Zhejiang province.
Angola Central Bank, UNDP Sign Financial Inclusion Memo
The aim of the agreement is to accelerate actions conducted by the country’s central bank toward financial inclusion.