This January 2026 update, based on borrowing trends published by the 2025 Global Findex Survey, covers 87 countries, and provides the first set of comprehensive market saturation data since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IF26 brings together all sectors of the inclusive finance industry including consultants & support service providers, investors, multilateral & national development agencies, NGOs and researchers.

The European Microfinance Award, created in 2005 by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs’ Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, is conferred on organizations that demonstrate exceptional innovation and commitment in advancing the sector in a particular area.

This publication is the culmination of a year’s work exploring how insurance can help low-income and vulnerable people manage risk, recover from shocks, and build long-term resilience.

Last week, the Selection Committee for the European Microfinance Award 2025 on “Building Resilience Through Inclusive Insurance” selected the three finalists who will go on to compete for the EUR 100,000 prize: Britam General Insurance, Kenya; DHAN Foundation, India; and RADIANT YACU Ltd., Rwanda.

The e-MFP Green Inclusive and Climate Smart Finance Action Group is pleased to invite all professionals working on green inclusive finance to participate in a series of four free online trainings on the Green Index 3.0 Framework.

The deadline to apply is 10 April 2025. The theme for this year's award is "Building Resilience through Inclusive Insurance."

All organizations that enable low-income and vulnerable people to build resilience and manage risk thanks to inclusive and effective insurance are encouraged to apply.

The financial inclusion sector can help women overcome challenges, social norms and avail themselves of new opportunities.

This brief summarizes the key findings of the research project and offers actionable recommendations to enhance framework adoption, aiming to bridge critical gaps in impact measurement and reporting, ultimately improving the transparency and effectiveness of WASH sector interventions.