TMRC Signs MoU With Habitat to Boost Housing Finance
This is the first step in the organizations' joint effort to expand and strengthen the low-income housing finance sector in Tanzania.
60 Decibels Unveils Definitive Assessment of Microfinance’s Social Impact
Through interviews with almost 18,000 microfinance clients across 41 countries, the 60 Decibels Microfinance Index provides a ground-up perspective on the lives of 25 million microfinance clients, representing 15 percent of the global market.
Mastercard Study Advocates Financial Inclusion as a Driver for Better Access to Health and Education
The study "Financial Inclusion+ - Connecting People to Finance, Health, and Education", explores how health, education, digital, and financial inclusion are all intertwined to unlock greater prosperity and wellbeing for communities across the region.
European Financing Fund for Africa Launched With First Closing of $24.1M
The second fund aims to finance African rural microfinance institutions and agricultural entities sourcing from small-holder farmers in the continent.
SPTF and Cambodia Microfinance Association Sign Agreement to Strengthen Client Protection in Cambodia’s Financial Services
The partnership will help chart a roadmap for responsible growth, financial stability and customer protection in Cambodia's microfinance and broader financial sector.
U.S Agency Commits $280M in Financing for Access Bank to Boost Financial Inclusion
The loan is expected to support at least 4,000 new SME loans in Nigeria.
IFC and Banco BV Partner to Boost Climate-Smart Vehicles in Brazil
The project aims to widen access to finance for the purchase of these vehicles and help strengthen the country's climate finance market, mitigating climate impact and supporting economic recovery in the country.
FINCA Microfinance Bank Partners With Millat to Provide Tractors to Farmers
Under this collaboration, existing or potential customers of the bank looking to purchase a tractor for their farming needs will be able to book a tractor which will be delivered on easy terms and conditions through a quick and hassle-free process.
Fintech Innovation Challenge Aims to Help Address the Challenge of Financial Inclusion in Pacific Island Countries
The United Nations Capital Development Fund launched the challenge with the aim to attract local and global fintechs with market-ready solutions to address identified problem statements which represent the challenges faced by Pacific Islands Countries.
African Development Bank and African Guarantee Fund Sign $110 Million Agreement With Tanzania’s CRDB Bank to Boost Access to Finance by Women’s SMEs
The bouquet of financing will enable CRDB to significantly impact the socio-economic growth of the region by empowering small businesses, especially women, and unleashing their full potential.