How to Foster Access to Finance for Women in the Agri-food Sector
This publication provides guidance on the challenges of promoting opportunities for improved livelihoods and better economic and social resilience for women engaged in the agri-food sector through access to financial services.
The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2024
This report describes the state of the mobile money industry worldwide at the end of 2023, covering important developments and trends in the sector, with a focus on financial inclusion and the opportunities created for small enterprises.
FinEquity Africa Our Radar: April 2024
An updated take on "What We're Reading". The FinEquity Africa team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives and articles to videos and social posts.
Interledger Foundation Accepting Applications for ILP Digital Financial Services Grant
Interledger Foundation (ILF) has announced that it is now accepting applications under its ILP (Interledger Protocol) Digital Financial Services Grant for emerging financial services, products, and innovative solutions geared toward benefitting underserved and underrepresented communities.
Results of the Fintech Benchmarks Proof-of-Concept
Using data collected to test an initial set of Data Standards for Inclusive Fintech, this report presents insights into what we can learn about fintechs as businesses and how they address challenges of inclusion.
Standard Chartered and WEConnect International Announce New Partnership to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Market Supply Chains
Through the agreement, the Bank will be launching a dedicated financing facility for certified women-owned businesses within its market footprint, alongside targeted financing solutions for WEConnect International member buyers.
Resetting the Mindset Toward Investing in African Women Entrepreneurs
Eveline Tall, ambassador for AFAWA (Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa), shares why this initiative is necessary and how they are working to reduce the regional gender gap in financing.
Carping Critics and the Microfinance Conundrum
Based on its recent impact assessment study of Cambodian microfinance, M-CRIL has written two advisory notes which examine the validity of some of the sensational international headlines and propose reform measures for the sector.