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53rd Midi de la Microfinance, held by Luxembourg-based NGO ADA Microfinance, will focus on cybersecurity as it relates to financial inclusion in Africa. This includes suggested “points of attention and concrete actions” microfinance institutions may use to minimize the risks associated with
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MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: “ESG and Accountability to Communities;” Published by Publish What You Fund
This report examines 20 development finance institutions (DFIs) to learn how these organizations: (1) are transparent in terms of their policies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues; (2) disclose ESG risks and plans to manage those risks; and (3) implement independent accountability mechanisms (IAMs) to ensure policies are being followed. Among the benefits of ESG transparency
MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: “Disaster Resilience Through Financial Inclusion;” by Jeanette Moling, Johanna Nyman, Laura Ramos; Published by AFI
This paper addresses the links between disaster risk reduction (DRR) and financial inclusion, focusing on how policymakers and regulators can contribute to community resilience. Between 1999 and 2018, extreme weather events resulted in estimated direct losses of 495,000 lives and USD 3.5 trillion in damages. Disastrous weather events impact economies
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Bank of Ghana Revokes Licenses of 23 Microfinance Banks Due to Insolvency
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) recently revoked the licenses of 23 microfinance banks (MFBs) that became insolvent and remained so despite being given additional time to seek fresh capital from investors. The MFBs reportedly will be able to
MICROFINANCE EVENT: 9th Annual Uniglobal Central Asian and Caucasus Microfinance Forum; October 3 – 4, 2019; Tbilisi, Georgia
This conference will focus on “transparency, regulations, transformation of [the] microfinance industry, social reporting standards, investment, risk and asset management, and innovation” in the Central and Western Asia. Sessions will cover topics including
MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Innovation Summit (AIS); June 6 – 8, 2018: Kigali, Rwanda
Summary of Event: The theme of this conference is facilitating development in Africa by empowering entrepreneurs across the continent. The topics include Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation in Africa; Building a Resilient and Competitive Economy for Africa’s Future; 21st Century African Cities; Financing and Scaling up