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Congolese Fintech Startups, Government Form Association to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
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.
Rawbank’s illicocash & Mastercard Team to Launch Virtual Cards
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.
Opportunity International Awarded $2 Million Grant From Visa Foundation to Remove Barriers and Unlock Capital to Women-Led Business
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.
AFC Increases the Share of Energy Efficient Mortgage Loans in Armenia
More than 40 percent of the loan amount was allocated to energy efficient housing projects, i.e. purchase of new energy efficient apartments, as well as individual house constructions and renovations.
Evocabank Raises $7.5 Million From Symbiotics
Attracted financial means will be directed towards the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Armenia.
AFC Experts Develop a Climate Impact Tool - A Decisive Step Towards Reducing CO2 Emissions in Armenia
The project allows for financing of various loan purposes, for example purchase of housing from primary and secondary markets, renovation, and single-family house construction.
Symbiotics Opens New Offices in Armenia and India
This new office in Yerevan, Armenia aims to strengthen Symbiotics' long-standing presence in the region and further support its growth.
Symbiotics Launches $6.75 M Sustainability Bond in Armenia With ACBA Bank OJSC
ACBA has committed to use the proceeds of the Sustainability Bond for both social and green projects, in line with the ICMA Sustainability Bond Principles.
Symbiotics Arranges a Sustainability Bond in Armenia With AraratBank for $14.5 Million
Microenterprises and SMEs will benefit from the Social loans to encourage employment creation and business activity in the country.
IFC Partners With Evocabank to Support Smaller Businesses, Boost Resilience and Drive Recovery in Armenia
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, access to finance was the biggest obstacle for doing business in Armenia. Has it increased following the pandemic?