Open Finance Self-Assessment Tool and Development Roadmap
This technical guide introduces the open finance self-assessment tool and development roadmap. It provides practical tools for policymakers to use to decide whether to implement an open finance regime to advance financial inclusion.
ILO and KfW Join Forces to Empower Iraqi Small and Medium Enterprises and Foster Inclusive Growth
A new joint program will work to unlock access to sustainable finance, especially for young and women entrepreneurs.
Demand and Supply Study Report on Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance in Kiribati
This report delves into the complex landscape of disaster risk financing, assessing both the demand and the supply side for effective insurance and financing tools to mitigate climate and disaster-related losses.
Advancing Livelihoods Through Financial Inclusion in Iraq
This report provides an overview of the target market and enabling environment for the financial services industry in Iraq.
Strengthening Financial Resilience in the Pacific
This publication captures the lessons learned from implementing climate risk insurance solutions in the Pacific over the last two years.
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.
Making Finance Work for Refugees, IDPs and Host communities Program
This training program helps financial service providers to diversify their product portfolio through serving refugees and host communities, in a strategic and cost-effective manner.
IFC, National Bank of Iraq Partner to Boost Access to Finance for SMEs, Create Jobs
IFC announced an investment for the National Bank of Iraq to support the growth of smaller businesses in Iraq and help them create jobs and overcome challenges, including from COVID-19-related disruptions.
Mastercard Partners with Central Bank of Iraq to Advance Digital Payments
The aim of the partnership is to boost financial inclusion, encourage socio-economic development, mitigate the risks of a shadow economy and accelerate the growth of a cashless society.
Navigating Through COVID-19: A Snapshot on How the Pandemic Affected MSMEs in Iraq
Country assessment reflecting the impact of the pandemic on banked enterprises