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Advancing Credit Methodology and Risk Management in Agricultural Lending Amidst the Challenges of Climate Change in Panama

This publication presents lessons from a technical assistance program supporting Soluciones de Microfinanzas S.A. in strengthening its agricultural lending methodology and risk management systems to expand inclusive finance for smallholder farmers in Panama.

Journal Article

Credit Risk-Bank Size Trade-Off in the Banking Sector of Ghana

This study analyzes how bank size relates to credit risk in Ghana, drawing on 2015–2023 panel data from eight domestic banks to inform banking regulation in developing economies.

FinDev Blog

When Crisis Is Not a Moment but a Persistent Reality

Experience in Yemen shows how credit guarantees can build lasting resilience, serving as a bridge between emergency response and sustainable development.

Paper

Sustainability Disclosure Landscape Report for Risk Management

The report builds an understanding on sustainability-related risk and opportunity disclosure requirements in key standards and frameworks and how to implement them.

FinDev Blog

What Does Nepal’s Microfinance Sector Need to Become Sustainable?

A stronger focus on risk management, improving profitability and capital buffers at the institution level are critical for MFIs to overcome medium to long-term challenges.

Paper

Operational Challenges Threaten Microfinance Stability

This paper argues, that in order to ensure sustainable growth, MFIs must strengthen risk assessment frameworks, improve borrower onboarding processes, and enhance staff training to mitigate these risks.

Blog

Laying the Groundwork for Climate Risk Insurance in the Solomon Islands: Insights from CBSI's Learning Experience at the Inclusive Insurance Training

In the Solomon Islands,  the threats of rising sea levels, intensifying cyclones, and shifting weather patterns jeopardize the islands' infrastructure, economy, and way of life. Expanding access to parametric climate risk insurance is one solution that the Central Bank of Solomon Islands is exploring. 

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Systemic Implications of Financial Inclusion

This study analyzes the impact of financial inclusion on various bank risk dimensions, including systemic risk, which has been underexplored. 

Blog

Unlocking Resilience: The Role of Climate-Related Data in Insurance Supervision - A2ii-IAIS Public Dialogue Report

The insurance industry and insurance regulators are increasingly recognising the importance of climate-related data in assessing and managing risks associated with climate change. In the landscape of risk management, the impact of climate change is becoming increasingly evident. The insurance industry and regulators alike are now turning their attention to a vital tool in navigating this reality—climate-related data.

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Tackling Credit Fairness and Missed Business Opportunities With Reject Inference

 “Reject inference” techniques help financial institutions to increase their credit portfolio profitability by improving the accuracy of their approval mechanisms, with implications for offering credit to women who would otherwise be unable to access it.