by Vaughn Rajah -

MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: “Financing the Blue Economy;” by Michael Adams et al; Published by Asian Development Bank, UNDP, UNEP

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) describes the “blue economy” as including 16 ocean-related market segments. The authors rank these segments in order of

by Vaughn Rajah -

MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: “Sustainable Finance in the MENA Region;” by Natalia Realpe Carrillo, Alexander Reviakin; Published by Sanad Fund for MSME Technical Assistance Facility, HEDERA Sustainable Solutions

This report examines the sustainable finance ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including the capabilities of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the region to contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation. The objectives were

by Sophie Fiala -

MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Symbiotics Issues $5m Sustainability Bond to Fund Microfinance Institution Crystal of Georgia

Symbiotics, a Switzerland-based impact investing platform, recently issued a bond whose proceeds are funding a three-year, unsecured loan to Crystal, a microfinance institution (MFI) in Georgia. The proceeds of the bond, Georgian lari equivalent to USD 5 million, are earmarked to

by Anuhya Tadepalli -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Sustainable Finance Forum: Eastern Europe, Caucasus & Central Asia; March 11-12, 2020; Kyiv, Ukraine

The goal of the Sustainable Finance Forum is to catalyze investments for “sustainable” development in the region by bringing together banks, microfinance institutions, project sponsors and investors that are committed to creating a