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IMF Endorses CBDCs to Bolster Fintech and Financial Inclusion

Speaking at a Singapore event, the Managing Director of IMF Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies to enhance financial inclusion and fintech development.

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Microinsurance Master Announces the Launch of Its Sixth Annual Accelerator Program in 2024

The Microinsurance Accelerator Program is open to visionary CEOs and decision-makers committed to thriving by mitigating risks for the underserved.

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VisionFund Celebrates 20 Years of Financial Inclusion Through Microfinance

VisionFund International proudly commemorates two decades of dedicated service in championing financial inclusion and fostering rural economic growth, all while building brighter futures for children worldwide.

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How Are Central Bank Mandates Evolving?

AFI and the Intergovernmental Group of 24 (G-24) body held a Central Bank Governors' Roundtable on the topic of the evolving mandates of central banks in October.

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Call for Expression of Interest: Financial Inclusion 2.0

CGAP is looking for organizations that have access to substantial amounts of data linking the use of financial services to customer outcomes. 

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e-MFP's Green Inclusive & Climate Smart Finance Action Group Launch The Green Map

e-MFP and the GICSF-AG are delighted to launch The Green Map - Addressing Climate Change via An Open Resource for Green Inclusive Finance Projects & Practices.

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60 Decibels Global Microfinance Index Reveals New Findings in Landmark 2023 Report

60 Decibels listened to more than 32,000 microfinance clients, bringing their complete Microfinance Index dataset from 2022 & 2023 to more than 50,000 clients globally — more than 1 million unique data points.

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IDEO Last Mile Money Launches Financial Confidence Playbook!

IDEO Last Mile Money's Financial Confidence Playbook is a design guide for product teams and research organizations focused on digital financial services for the last mile.

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World Food Programme and UN Capital Development Fund Launch New Finance Initiative to Support Zero Hunger

The new, innovative funding mechanism WFP BRIDGE aims to catalyze additional funding for businesses working towards ending hunger in challenging environments and who often struggle to access commercial financing mechanisms.

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New Publication: State of the Art of Green Inclusive Finance 2011-2019

e-MFP is excited to present the analysis of Green Inclusive Finance trends over the past decade in a publication "State of the Art of Green Inclusive Finance 2011-2019."