Ebdaa-Bahrain to Help Advance Microfinance in Oman
Ebdaa Bahrain Microfinance Company has reached an understanding with Oman Development Bank to advance microfinance in the Sultanate of Oman.
Empowering Women to Face Climate Change: How Can We Create Awareness of Financial Products and Services That Meet Women’s Needs?
Reflecting on a Member-led Session at the #FinEquity2023 Annual Meeting, we dive into how PULA, Opportunity International, and Fundación WWB Colombia are working to understand women's climate realities and financial needs.
Financial Inclusion Campaign Focuses on Omani Women’s Role in Building Civilized Societies
The Association is focusing on an important segment in society this year, based on the recommendation of the Central Bank of Oman.
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.
When Equal Use Is Not What It Seems
Ghana has one of the most mature mobile money markets in Africa, and one of the smallest mobile ownership gender gaps. However, a deeper look at GSMA's data reveals several gender differences not immediately apparent on the surface - they've highlighted here.
Opportunity International and Oikocredit Announce $100 Million Impact Investment Agreement to Advance the Education Sector in Low-income Countries
Opportunity International and Oikocredit will mobilize the funds over the next three years with an initial, near-term focus on Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda.
Designing Interoperable Agent Banking Business Model for ARB Apex Bank in Ghana
The main objectives of the assignment were to design agency banking business model, map potential agents’ locations throughout the country, and provide technical assistance for branding, advertising, consumer education and industry sensitization on agency banking.
UNCDF Is Boosting Financial Inclusion and Job Creation in Ghana Through Green Innovation Challenge
Applicants can be based anywhere globally, however solutions must focus on youth, women, returning migrants or MSMES in Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana.
AFC Strengthens Its Presence in Ghana With Three New Projects in the Financial Sector
AFC started implementing three new projects in fall this year that aim to promote financial sector soundness and access to financial services by individuals.
How Ghana’s New Digital Finance Policy Can Drive Women’s Inclusion
Ghana made waves earlier this year when it launched the world’s first digital financial services (DFS) policy, building on the past five years of explosive DFS growth in the country. Can the new policy help to close the gender gap?