The program, implemented across major cities in Nigeria, has successfully onboarded 2,050 women into formal financial systems, marking a significant step toward economic inclusion.

A central goal of the vision is measurable impact, particularly in terms of economic development and social inclusion.

This partnership represents a shared commitment to addressing critical barriers faced by MSMEs by combining BOI’s financing capabilities with GIZ’s technical expertise and programmatic experience. 

This Call for Papers seeks to contribute to a critical shift in discourse by advancing evidence-based, practice-informed and forward-looking perspectives on the future of microfinance, one that moves decisively from access to impact.

This license enables the company to hold funds and deposits directly, strengthening its financial infrastructure across its largest market and enabling more efficient financial services and settlement flows for consumers, businesses and enterprises. 

This study explores how four financial institutions serving diverse populations in Nigeria, Dominican Republic, Brazil and the Philippines are implementing products and solutions to reach the underbanked and support them on the financial inclusion journey toward financial health.

While mobile money usage has skyrocketed in Nigeria, barriers remain around education, identity and digital access. If these obstacles are overcome, mobile money can become a true catalyst for opportunity and resilience.

The disbursement reinforced RegentMFB’s commitment in championing financial inclusion, enterprise development and accessible financing for small businesses.

This impact assessment evaluates the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs in the clean energy sector as a result of ENERGIA’s support, delivered via its partner organizations.

This study follows small businesses in low-income communities across Colombia, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Indonesia to show how unpredictable week-to-week income and expenses shape everyday business decisions.