Lessons from traditional small-scale shopkeepers in Mexico on finding incentives beyond business education and cash provision

Differences in product awareness show that we need to look deeper at sub-segments among women if we want to achieve equality of financial access.  

The lifeline provided by remittances can help advance financial inclusion among vulnerable populations.

A recent FINCA survey of clients in DR Congo shows that women entrepreneurs are confined to the smallest, least profitable businesses. Getting a realistic picture of the obstacles women face helps prepare us for the task ahead of shifting the ground in women’s favor.

Interview with European Microfinance Award winner, Cooperativa de Ahorro y Préstamo Tosepantomin, about their sustainable housing program for rural indigenous communities.

After considering partnering with MFIs for a new asset-based financing program, the biogas system producer realized they'd be better off creating their own program. Here they share their experiences and lessons learned.