Where Is the COVID-19 Stimulus for the Smallholders Who Feed the World?
Without more support, the global health crisis could become a global food crisis
More U.S. Banks, Credit Unions Given Remittance Fee Exemptions
More U.S. banks and credit unions will be allowed to estimate the international remittance fees they charge consumers in instances when it may be too expensive to provide exact figures under a new rule issued on Monday.re
Financial Inclusion and Access to Funds to Address Emergencies in LAC
Women are less likely than men to have access to emergency funds. Access to financial services — formal or informal — is crucial for addressing adverse situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic in LAC.
An International Coalition to Protect Microfinance Institutions and Their Clients in the COVID-19 Crisis
At the initiative of Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, a group of microfinance lenders and key players in inclusive finance worked on a set of principles to better support the microfinance sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Launches Digital Campaign
‘Everyone Deserves Digital’ is being launched "because digital services are no longer a convenience - they’re a health necessity," executive director of the Worldwide Foundation said in a statement.
Colombia: IFC $100M Loan to Davivienda Supports Women-owned SMEs, Housing, Agribusiness
The loan will boost the bank’s ability to increase its lending for low-income housing, women-owned small and medium enterprises, and sustainable agribusiness projects in the country.
COVID-19 FinDev Weekly Update | 01-07 May 2020
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past week
Alternative Delivery Channels Can Help Financial Service Providers and Customers Navigate the Pandemic
How cashless transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa can be improved and expanded