Segmentation of Women-Led Nano and Micro-enterprises: A Guide to Knowledge Resources
This guide shares resources from an in-depth literature review focused on women-owned nano and micro-enterprises in three countries: India, Kenya, and Uganda.
BBVA Microfinance Foundation, Finalist in the Global SME Finance 2024 Awards
Divided into four categories — SME Financier of the Year, Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs, Product Innovation of the Year, and Sustainable Bond of the Year — this recognition acknowledges the impact of financial institutions that empower small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) inclusion and facilitate their access to products and services.
Can Public Credit Schemes Improve Access to Finance for Small Businesses?
This paper studies how subsidized credit and partial credit guarantees shape access to finance for micro and small businesses in Indonesia.
Boosting SME Finance for Growth
This report offers strategic and actionable guidance to policymakers in strengthening their access to finance policies for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Mastercard: Empowering Africa’s Small Businesses Through Financial Management Technology
To boost the contribution of small businesses and empower them to unlock their full potential, Mastercard pledged to bring 50 million SMMEs worldwide into the digital economy by 2025.
IFC Invests $150 Million in TBC Bank to Boost SME and Climate Financing in Georgia
IFC's financing is expected to help TBC Bank further grow its SME and climate finance portfolios. In addition, the project will help strengthen Georgia's climate finance market by promoting best practices in sustainable lending.
Is There a “Steel Bullet” for Helping Businesses Grow?
Financial diaries which provide microentrepreneurs with tailored business reports are helping them to grow their businesses, showing the power of access to data.
Empowering Small Giants: Inclusive Embedded Finance for Micro-Retailers
This report outlines various business models that incorporate last-mile retailers into digital ordering platforms, offering them convenience, transparency, and a wide range of products.
Only One Month Left to Apply for the SME Finance Awards
The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform for peer connections, knowledge dissemination, and innovations in SME Finance.
Standard Chartered and WEConnect International Announce New Partnership to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Market Supply Chains
Through the agreement, the Bank will be launching a dedicated financing facility for certified women-owned businesses within its market footprint, alongside targeted financing solutions for WEConnect International member buyers.