BRIBrain Uses AI to Speed Up Loan Approvals, Helps More MSMEs Survive Pandemic
Indonesia's BRI Group has reduced the loan approval process for MSMEs in Southeast Asia from two weeks down to two minutes. The move comes at a critical moment when millions of businesses in the region are struggling to survive amidst the pandemic-driven economic recession.
High Cost, Waiting Time Associated With Remittances Big Concern Among Malaysians, Survey Shows
These findings were from a survey to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the remittance habits of those living in Malaysia.
IFAD Launches $500m Fund to Channel Climate Finance to Smallholders
The Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Program, known as ASAP+, aims to mobilize $500 million to reach more than 10 million people with climate adaptation activities.
Open Request for Proposals: Consumer Protection Research Initiative
The Initiative will accept proposals for full and pilot projects which use randomized controlled trial evaluation to assess the impact of a consumer protection intervention or market monitoring tool.
FinEquity Guide Launch: Measuring Women’s Economic Empowerment in Financial Inclusion
This publication serves as a reference guide for stakeholders interested in applying Women’s Economic Empowerment measurements to their work.
Now in English, Spanish and French: EMA2020 Publication on "Encouraging Effective & Inclusive Savings"
This publication pulls together the innovations and factors for success of the top-ten applicants, while outlining the enduring importance of access to savings to strengthen resilience of low-income households.
UNCDF Is Boosting Financial Inclusion and Job Creation in Ghana Through Green Innovation Challenge
Applicants can be based anywhere globally, however solutions must focus on youth, women, returning migrants or MSMES in Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana.
IFC and Switzerland Partner to Help Develop Agricultural Capital Markets in Ukraine, Benefiting Small Farmers
Small farmers will have improved access to finance given a new endeavor that aims to boost capital markets development in Ukraine, enabling refinancing opportunities for creditors in agriculture.
A Strategic Partnership With YULCOM for an Enhanced Digital Offering
The partnership aims to develop an enhanced digital service offering and support the financial inclusion of marginalized populations, especially women, in developing and emerging countries.
SCBF Supports the First Revenue Accretive Agent Loan Product in Africa
The SCBF grant will provide Kuunda, M-Pesa and FINCA additional support to help scale the reach of the Hapa Cash overdraft faster and more effectively.