Women’s Roles in Cross-border Remittances
This webinar explores the findings of a diagnostic study aimed at improving financial capabilities and inclusion for women in the South Africa-Malawi, South Africa-Mozambique and South Africa-Zimbabwe corridors.
Switzerland and Singapore to Teamup on Fintech
The two countries are looking towards financial sector digitalization. A conference slated for June in Zurich seeks to do just that.
Symbiotics Becomes a Certified B Corporation® Rated Among the Highest in Switzerland
The results of the very comprehensive B Impact Assessment provide an important benchmark for the company and a path to further improve certain areas and take specific actions in the years to come.
Measuring Progress: Financial Inclusion in Selected SADC Countries
Working methodology in measuring and evaluating the impact of national financial inclusion strategies
Employment Effects in Impact Investments: Key Insights Emerging Across Studies in Tanzania and in Zimbabwe
The analysis concludes that the investments as part of the joint ILO-EU STRENGHTEN Project triggered an increase in employment numbers along with improved skills of the labor force, management systems of the investee companies, and labor practices.
Nampost Gets Concessional Loan of N$235 Million to Microfinance Pensioner Services
Public financial institution, the French Development Agency disbursed a concessional loan of N$235 million loan to finance the growth of NamPost’s microfinance business, specifically targeting NamPost’s microfinance activities aimed at pensioners.
Zimbabwe: COVID-19 - Zimbabwe's Smallholder Farmers Step Into the Food Supply Gap
Smallholder farmers have long been feeding this Southern African nation by producing the bulk of the country's maize staple, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.