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CGAP Webinar Takes a Fresh Look at the Evidence on Microfinance
CGAP will host a July 21 webinar on its new Focus Note, Opening the Black Box on the Impact of Inclusive Credit, featuring Sophie Sirtaine, Jemimah Njuki, and Alex Counts. The discussion will look beyond whether microfinance “works” or “does not work” to explore when credit benefits borrowers, under what conditions, and what the evidence shows about meaningful development impact.
AfricaNenda, Gates Foundation and Equity Group Partner to Accelerate Digital Public Infrastructure Across Africa
The collaboration aims to expand financial inclusion, strengthen digital payment ecosystems and support Africa’s digital transformation through stronger public-private partnerships while modernizing African economies.
FAO Drives a Generational Renewal in Family Farming With Digital and Financial Inclusion
The Regional Technical Platform for Family Farming began the third Cycle of Technical Exchanges to discuss the strategic role of rural youth in the transformation of agrifood systems.
Last Week for Early Bird Discounts: Cerise+SPTF 2026 Global Meeting
Join Cerise+SPTF at its Global Meeting, the organization's flagship in-person event, bringing together practitioners from around the world for an inspiring and energizing exchange. Early Bird discount ends on Friday!
Addressing the $1.7 Trillion Gender Gap Through Financial Inclusion
The Global Gender-Smart Fund (GGSF) is a $500 million blended finance fund, addressing the funding gap faced by underserved women and women-led business in developing markets.
Airtel Nigeria Empowers 2,050 Women Through Financial Inclusion Program
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.
GXS Bank Advances Financial Inclusion Through Data-Driven Innovation and Inclusive Credit
Backed by Grab and Singtel, GXS Bank deepened its push for inclusive, technology-led banking in 2024 through a series of innovations. This includes a data-driven initiative that provides real-time business and customer insights that shape the Bank’s product and app iterations, and the launch of the GXS FlexiCard which is designed for customers who are new to credit.
KCB and Airtel Money Partner to Deepen Financial Services
Airtel Money and KCB Bank unveiled a partnership that will enable Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash at the over 22,000 KCB Agents across Kenya.
Bangladesh: PKSF Recognized as Most Impactful Institution for Advancing Financial Inclusion
The recognition was jointly conferred by BRAC Bank PLC and The Business Standard in acknowledgement of PKSF's role in promoting inclusive and sustainable development across Bangladesh.
Egyptian Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Secures Backing to Expand Digital Financial Services
The transaction marks a significant milestone for both the company and Egypt’s fintech and non-bank financial services sector. A second closing is expected to follow as part of the ongoing investment round.