What Happened When We Trained 70,000 Women on Financial Literacy
Early results from a BRAC International pilot show how financial literacy training can enhance the impact of financial inclusion.
Sierra Leone Government, EU, and UNDCF Officially Launch 'Salone Access to Finance' Project to Empower Farmers
This pioneering initiative will improve access to finance over the next five years, contributing to scale up digital financial solutions and piloting insurance to 500,000 low-income farmers, including women, youth entrepreneurs.
Facilitating Access to Finance for MSMEs in Agriculture in Sierra Leone
By addressing the need for improved access to financial services and support for MSMEs in agriculture, the project aims to contribute to the creation of jobs and the sustainable and inclusive economic development of the sector.
Feasibility Study on Climate Risk Insurance in Sierra Leone
This study examines the growing impact of climate induced disaster on the agriculture sector in Sierra Leone and explores financial gaps that could feasibly be filled through climate risk insurance solutions.
Updated - Open Call For Proposals: Financial Access for Smallholder Farmers in Sierra Leone
The general objective is to test a tailor-made and innovative agricultural product for smallholder farmers and expand the loan products to rural areas.
How to Design Client-Centric Financial Solutions for Women Smallholders
BRAC International Microfinance shares five lessons from their experience designing and testing tailor-made agri-credit solutions in Rwanda, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Establishing a Financial Services Ombudsman in Mongolia: Experiences and Lessons From Armenia, Australia, and Singapore
This paper shares insights from three long-standing financial alternative dispute resolution systems in Armenia, Australia, and Singapore with a goal to help strengthen financial consumer protection in Mongolia and other countries.
AFC Increases the Share of Energy Efficient Mortgage Loans in Armenia
More than 40 percent of the loan amount was allocated to energy efficient housing projects, i.e. purchase of new energy efficient apartments, as well as individual house constructions and renovations.
Evocabank Raises $7.5 Million From Symbiotics
Attracted financial means will be directed towards the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Armenia.
AFC Experts Develop a Climate Impact Tool - A Decisive Step Towards Reducing CO2 Emissions in Armenia
The project allows for financing of various loan purposes, for example purchase of housing from primary and secondary markets, renovation, and single-family house construction.