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‘CheGebeya’: An Innovative Digital Supply Chain Financing Initiative for MSMEs in Ethiopia

’Chegebeya’ translated as ’Che Market’ aims to revolutionize the financial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ethiopia by modernizing the supply chain of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.

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Launching a Project for Innovative Agent Network Solutions in Ethiopia

UNCDF launches the Cash-in/Cash-Out (CICO) project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together key stakeholders from Ethiopia's banking sector, MNOs, Fintechs, MFIs, development agencies and other digital financial services ecosystem players.

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UNCDF Partners With Google to Accelerate the Growth and Resilience of Ethiopia's MSMEs Through Digitalization

Through a strategic partnership, UNCDF and Google aim to digitize micro, small and medium enterprises in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region by providing technical assistance, training, and business advisory support.

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Ethiopia Sees Jump in Mobile Payments Despite COVID-19

COVID-19 has created many disruptions in Ethiopia this year, impacting both merchants and consumers.

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IFC and Switzerland Partner to Help Develop Agricultural Capital Markets in Ukraine, Benefiting Small Farmers

Small farmers will have improved access to finance given a new endeavor that aims to boost capital markets development in Ukraine, enabling refinancing opportunities for creditors in agriculture.

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EFSE and Agroprosperis Bank Strengthen Partnership to Provide Financing in Local Currency for Ukrainian Farmers

Through the investment, the partners aim to facilitate farmers’ ability to access much-needed financing to sustain their businesses using local currency.

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EFSE and ProCredit Bank Boost Financing for Ukrainian Agricultural Sector

UAH funding equivalent to EUR 20 million to be on-lent in local currency to small farmers and producers to support economic recovery during COVID-19 crisis.

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Ethiopia Allows Local Banks To Borrow From Foreign Banks

The decision of the National Bank of Ethiopia followed the chronic foreign currency shortage the country has been facing for many years.

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United Nations Federal Credit Union Partners With Thunes for Mobile Money Transfers

The collaboration enables UNFCU members to transfer money to mobile wallets in select countries in local currencies.

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New EFSE Loan to Agroprosperis Bank Supports Ukrainian Farmers With EUR 5 Million

EFSE partners to provide agricultural businesses with much-needed liquidity in local currency to combat economic effects of coronavirus crisis.