Inclusive Fintech Funding in Times of Uncertainty
This publication shares insights from interviews with past Inclusive Fintech 50 winners and fintech investors to learn how they are adapting to these uncertain times and the impact of the funding challenges on their business models and the low-income customers they serve.
Investing in Gender Diversity and Women’s Leadership
Adama Bah of Oikocredit shares how her organization works with financial service provider partners to advance women’s economic empowerment.
IFC to Help Boost Access to Finance for Smaller Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs in Moldova
The IFC funding to Moldova's leading commercial bank and lender will support the bank's on-lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a key pillar of the Moldovan economy.
Incofin Raises Growth Capital From New Shareholders DPAM and Korys
The capital Incofin raised from the new shareholders will boost the company’s capacity to launch new initiatives, including funds integrating a smart climate and gender lens.
MicroVest Invests $10 Million in Annapurna to Support Financial Inclusion for Women in India
The $10 million MicroVest investment in Annapurna microfinance aims to promote economic inclusion in underserved rural communities, with a specific emphasis on empowering women in India.
World Bank Continues to Support Morocco's Financial and Digital Inclusion Reforms
The World Bank approved financing of $450 million for advancing financial and digital inclusion to continue supporting the government in implementing reforms to improve financial inclusion, digital entrepreneurship and more in Morocco.
Symbiotics Investments Issued a $7.5 M Green Loan With AMK Microfinance Institution Plc in Cambodia
Cambodia's AMK Microfinance Institution Plc raises a $7.5 million green loan to broaden its green initiatives by introducing renewable energy sources, implementing energy efficiency projects, and developing eco-friendly and circular economy products.
OMRO Announces a Strategic Partnership With the European Investment Fund
OMRO IFN partners with the European Investment Fund, obtaining a guarantee ceiling to offer up to EUR 50.000 microfinancing, double the ceiling currently provided.
2021 Trends in International Funding for Financial Inclusion
CGAP’s annual Funder Survey breaks down financial inclusion funding data to offer new intelligence about who’s doing what and where—insights that could be used to inform future development programming and ultimately impact the lives of people living in poverty.
WASH and Financial Inclusion: A Set of Indicators to Guide the Activities of Impact Investors in the WASH Sector
This study shares the result of an e-MFP WASH Action Group project aiming to identify a set of priority indicators to be used by impact investors when evaluating their potential and existing WASH investments.