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.

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.

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.

The loan is expected to support at least 4,000 new SME loans in Nigeria.

The partnership will help chart a roadmap for responsible growth, financial stability and customer protection in Cambodia's microfinance and broader financial sector.

The panel of experts will discuss what the new Findex data means, how to address gender gaps in technology, skills, and digital financial services, and why a more collective action is needed so that women can make an informed choice on their financial future.

The survey aims to gain a better understanding of the sector’s current level of development, MFIs’ green microfinance needs, and the extent to which MFIs are complying with local and international standards and regulations.

More than 40 percent of the loan amount was allocated to energy efficient housing projects, i.e. purchase of new energy efficient apartments, as well as individual house constructions and renovations.

With the issuance of this Green Bond, FACES will finance entrepreneurs engaged in sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery, as well as aquaculture related activities, contributing to the environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use in Ecuador.

BlueOrchard is the latest impact investor to join 2X Collaborative, the industry body which provides support and promotes gender lens investment and has just merged with GenderSmart.