12th Global Islamic Microfinance Forum
The 12th edition of the Forum will be held on 2 – 4 December 2024 with a two-day post event workshop on practical aspects of Islamic micro, agriculture and rural finance.
Barq and Mastercard Collaborate to Transform Payment Technology in Saudi Arabia
The partnership aims to empower Barq’s customers through Mastercard Gateway by enhancing the payment acceptance capabilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsible Agricultural Practices of a Cocoa Buying Company in Ghana
This case study shares extensive recommendations to the trader, its financial investors, the government, and other stakeholders based on the findings.
India and Ghana Accelerate Unified Payment Interface Integration for Seamless Cross-Border Payments
By streamlining cross-border payments and reducing reliance on third-party currencies, initiatives like these promote financial inclusion and stability.
The Impact of Mobile Money Interoperability on Financial Inclusion
This report assesses the impact of mobile money interoperability by considering the economic literature on interoperability more generally and utilizing a case study approach in five mobile money countries: Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Ghana Climate Risk Assessment for Subnational Adaptation
This study seeks to understand exactly what risks are most likely to threaten individual districts in Ghana, and to support the future planning of climate adaptation activities.
Women Agents for Financial Inclusion: Exploring the Benefits, Constraints, and Potential Solutions
This working paper explores the benefits of having more women agents, the challenges they face, and potential solutions to promote their participation in the DFS ecosystem.
Indigenous Financial Service Research in Kenya, Ghana, and Togo
MSC conducted qualitative research in Kenya, Ghana and Togo and found that Indigenous Financial Services (IFS), such as rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs), informal moneylenders and burial societies play a critical role in driving access to finance for micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
SAMA Licenses Fintech Company Loan to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions
With the new licensee, there are now six authorized companies offering consumer microfinance solutions in Saudi Arabia.