Join this timely discussion on what the evidence shows, what decades of practice have taught us, and how to move beyond the simplified debate over whether microfinance "works" toward a clearer understanding of what it takes for credit to benefit borrowers and deliver meaningful development impact.

CGAP will host a webinar on 24 July 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.

This deck assesses how stablecoins can help development funders improve cross-border transfers and last-mile delivery, offering practical guidance for humanitarian organizations and social protection actors navigating the realities of humanitarian payment systems.

This reading deck explores how climate Contingent Lines of Credit (CLOCs) work, what design choices matter, and how they can complement savings, insurance, and other resilience tools.

Sponsored by the U.S. G20 Presidency, CGAP has launched a Financial Literacy Solutions Sprint to identify the most promising technology-enabled financial literacy solutions and connect them with the partnerships and pathways needed to reach millions of people. 

This case study is the third in CGAP's series on scaling inclusive insurance while preserving consumer value. It takes a deep dive into SEWA's innovative heat insurance product, developed with partners and grounded in direct insights into the needs and risks of its members.