60 Decibels Global Microfinance Index Reveals New Findings in Landmark 2023 Report
60 Decibels listened to more than 32,000 microfinance clients, bringing their complete Microfinance Index dataset from 2022 & 2023 to more than 50,000 clients globally — more than 1 million unique data points.
e-MFP's Green Inclusive & Climate Smart Finance Action Group Launch The Green Map
e-MFP and the GICSF-AG are delighted to launch The Green Map - Addressing Climate Change via An Open Resource for Green Inclusive Finance Projects & Practices.
Parametric Insurance Instilling Sense of Security in Tonga
The introduction of parametric insurance in Tonga last year is already having a positive impact on the mindset of beneficiaries, as well as the country’s overall financial services ecosystem.
Palmpay Drives Financial Inclusion With Cost-Saving Benefits for Users
Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two cost-saving financial products in its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities allowing users of the app to enjoy unlimited free transfers to all banks in the country.
EOS Group, IFC Partner to Resolve Non-Performing Loans, Boost Lending in Poland
The EUR 275-million platform in Poland will help financial institutions resolve their non-performing loans, allowing individuals and businesses to restore their creditworthiness, and bolstering the country's banking sector.
Mizuho Americas Increases Its Commitment to Grameen America
Mizuho provided $5 million in debt capital to Grameen America and its microlending program as part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to CDFIs and financial inclusion.
Why Does Gender-Disaggregated Data Matter For Reaching Financial Equality?
The number of countries sharing gender-specific financial data significantly increased from 35 to 83 in 2023, signaling a global commitment to enhancing Gender-Disaggregated Data (GDD). This blog shares global success stories, challenges and lessons learned in gender-disaggregated data utilization.
Member Spotlight: Tatiana Alonso
FinEquity member and CGAP Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Tatiana Alonso, sat down with us to share about her journey working at the intersection of financial data, gender and policy. She talks about her latest project on gender data and how it seeks to understand how market actors collect and utilize supply-side gender disaggregated data.
IMF Proposes Digital Money to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Pacific Island Nations
A recent IMF report suggests that digital money could significantly improve financial inclusion and enhance the quality of financial services in the remote and dispersed nations of the Pacific Ocean.
The BBVAMF Fosters Support for Vulnerable Women During the United Nations CSW 68
Latin American ministers and experts on women and development have shared solutions to speed up gender equality in an event organized by the BBVA Microfinance Foundation.