From the Microfinance Coalition: Call to Action for Donors
In light of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the foundational support of donors is once again crucial to preserving and fostering responsible financial inclusion.
From the Microfinance Coalition: Call to Action for Investors
How investors respond during this pandemic will determine the extent to which MFIs are able to respond to the needs of their customers.
IFC, Proparco Join Efforts to Maximize Development Impact and Accelerate COVID-19 Recovery
The joint collaboration aims to create markets, mobilize private sector investment, and support economic recovery in developing countries in the wake of the COVID-19 global crisis.
Urgent: A Rescue Plan for the Microfinance Sector
A proposal for key principles and structures to help MFIs and their clients survive the pandemic-induced economic crisis
IFC Investment Will Allow Banco General to Support Mortgage Financing and Boost Climate Products
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, provided Banco General, S.A., a loan of $150 million for mortgage lending for low and middle-income families in Panama, at the end of 2019.
World Bank Issues $300 M Loan to Boost Indonesia's Financial Sector
The loan will support the development of financial technology and inclusion in Indonesia and will will provide budget support for Indonesia’s reform agenda in three key policy areas.
VisionFund International Brings Financial Inclusion to Refugees in West Nile Settlements
VisionFund plans to bring financial services to the refugees at scale and will open three more branches in 2020 with the second branch planned in Yumbe district to serve both Yumbe town as well as the Bidibidi settlement, one of the largest refugee settlements in the world.