How AMIR Has Fostered Consumer Protection Practices Amidst COVID-19
In effort to safeguard employees and clients, the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) instituted various measures to raise awareness about the virus and control its spread in the industry.
Rwanda Waives Charges on Digital Payments
The National Bank of Rwanda has instructed mobile network operators to waive charges on all transfers with bank wallets, person-to-person and merchant fees on payments.
COVID-19 Recovery Funds Benefit to 3,000 Businesses in Rwanda
The Executive Director of Association of Microfinance Institutions said that a total amount ranging between RWF 4 billion ($4M) and RWF 5 billion ($5M) has been channeled through microfinance institutions to help small businesses recover from COVID-19 effects.
IFC, Rwanda Capital Markets Authority and Central Bank Join Forces to Boost Access to Long-Term Finance for Small Businesses
The four-year partnership will help expand access to long-term local currency finance in Rwanda for key sectors such as housing, agribusiness, and smaller businesses.
Financial Inclusion Campaign Focuses on Omani Women’s Role in Building Civilized Societies
The Association is focusing on an important segment in society this year, based on the recommendation of the Central Bank of Oman.
Ebdaa-Bahrain to Help Advance Microfinance in Oman
Ebdaa Bahrain Microfinance Company has reached an understanding with Oman Development Bank to advance microfinance in the Sultanate of Oman.