Refugees face multiple barriers in gaining access to finance. The financial diaries of refugees are helping to debunk misconceptions about this underserved population.

The association, known as the Congolese Fintech Network, will seek to enhance access to investment opportunities and promote information sharing in Congo, with a goal to accelerate financial inclusion.

The strategic partnership aims to facilitate financial inclusion by providing consumers and businesses with a new and effortless way to conduct e-commerce transactions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The goal of this case study is to provide inspiration for program designers, implementers and others who want to understand some of the challenges and entry points for increasing rural finance via digital technologies and/or the digital landscape in DRC.

The grant will allow Opportunity International to provide micro and small business loans, digital tools and specialized technical training to women-led small- and micro businesses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.

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.

Congo-based fintech Flash has launched a payment tool including a Visa card offering, Flash Money, for the Congolese market.

This study shares insights from gender-lensed data analytics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.