International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2024
This conference will explore current growth trends and risks in emerging markets and discuss key factors for successful implementation and maximized business opportunities to bring supply and demand to the next level.
Women’s Advancement in Banking in Emerging South Asian Countries: Findings and Recommendations for Nepal
This study aims to identify opportunities that can help achieve more equitable work outcomes for women employees in the banking industry in Nepal.
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.
IFC’s $56-Million Investment in Global IME Bank to Bolster Gender and Climate Financing in Nepal
The aim of the investment is to boost competitiveness in the small and medium enterprise finance market while also improving financial inclusion, creating jobs, and supporting the nation's climate goals.
A $45M Investment in Fiscal Year 2022 Boosts Goal to Reach Over 30,000 Small Businesses in Nepal
The investment in the nation's recovering financial sector is part of a wider SME strategy, which aims to help spur a greater range of financial products and services such as psychometric scoring solutions and payment systems reforms.
Nepal: World Bank Provides $150M to Strengthen Country's Financial Sector
The credit aims to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial services in support of Nepal's green, resilient, and inclusive development.
NPCI International, Gateway Payment Service, and Manam Infotech Join Hands to Deploy UPI Solution in Nepal
This collaboration will enable the last-mile consumers in Nepal to reap the benefits of an open interoperable payments system driving immediate payment transfers between bank accounts and merchant payments in real-time.
Investing in Agricultural Finance During COVID-19
A case study on access to capital for early-stage entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains
What the Pandemic Taught Us About Savings
Muktinath Bikas Bank offers eight different savings products, specially designed for rural and low-income people in Nepal. The 2020 European Microfinance Award winner shares their experience with savings from before and during the pandemic.