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This two-week in-person programme, held from 13 to 24 July 2026 in Turin, brings together financial inclusion leaders to explore how digital tools can strengthen—not replace—human relationships with clients. Hosted at the International Training Centre of the ILO, the programme combines technical learning with practical insights from global practitioners. Participants will examine how AI, data […]

This session will explore how the rise of artificial intelligence is opening new pathways for the digital financial inclusion of low-income, marginalized rural actors, helping to mitigate and circumvent many of the traditional barriers that limit these actors’ capacity to access a range of different financial services (such as credit, savings and insurance) adapted to their […]

This new course is designed with the use of the ILO Making Microfinance Work programmes, in particular – tailoring “Managing product diversification” training program to Green microfinance. The ILO Making Microfinance Work program aims to inspire and prepare managers to expand their institutions’ outreach beyond what has already been achieved. It is built on adult […]

This online event will explore actionable strategies to improve financial inclusion for rural youth, addressing key challenges and unlocking their economic and social potential. What’s in it for you? 🔹 Expert Panel Discussion: Gain insights from a diverse panel of experts as they analyze: Regulatory and sociocultural barriers limiting rural youth’s access to financial services. […]

The ILO’s Impact Insurance Academy presents a unique training opportunity that leverages over fifteen years of expertise and innovation in the field of inclusive insurance. Designed to address the significant uninsured risks that undermine socio-economic progress in developing countries, this Academy combines plenary sessions with elective workshops tailored to participant preferences. By employing a mix […]

Join us for the upcoming Rural Finance Labs where we will explore the transformative role of Fintech startups in revolutionizing rural finance. The session will feature pivotal findings from a series of Fintech case studies conducted by FAO, which will be presented by Niclas Benni, FAO Rural Finance Specialist. Joining the conversation, distinguished guest speakers […]

This training course invites financial and non-financial actors to adopt a customer-centric approach to addressing issues of financial inclusion. It will examine the business case for customer-centricity as well as the process through which organizations can become more customer-centric, generating value for themselves as well as the customers they aim to serve. During the course, […]

The “25th Anniversary Boulder MFT” will feature three different concentrations to choose from: Management & Leadership. Policy & Funding. Development. Participants will design their own tailored experience by selecting four elective courses among Boulder’s 16 elective course offerings which are delivered by diverse and world-renowned faculty and cover a broad range of topics and viewpoints.  The […]

This training program helps microfinance institutions (MFIs) to diversify their product portfolio in a strategic and cost-effective manner. It covers different types of products, such as savings, micro-insurance, leasing, money transfers and non-financial services, analyzing examples from MFIs around the world to illustrate variations in the way these products can be delivered. The course helps microfinance managers to explore the characteristics of new market […]

The 23rd Edition of the Boulder MFT in English will be held alongside the French language Boulder MFT program  and the 3rd Annual Rural and Agricultural Finance Program (RAFP).  The 2017 Boulder MFT Program will offer four different concentrations for participants to choose from:  Management, Policy, Development, and for the first time, Digital Financial Services. Then, participants select […]

The 3rd Edition of the Boulder RAFP in English will be held alongside the English and French language Boulder MFT program in Turin, Italy from July 17th to August 4th, 2017.   The 2017 Boulder RAFP will offer 12 elective courses to choose from delivered by our Boulder Faculty, a diverse group of world-renowned experts, covering a broad range of topics and […]

The Rural and Agricultural Finance Program has been launched in 2015 with the technical support of FAO and CABFIN. It is a highly specialized program offered for experienced rural and agricultural finance practitioners and institutions. The objective of RAFP is to enable inclusive and efficient food and agricultural systems, as well as promote financial inclusion […]

The Boulder Institute of Microfinance, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Capacity Building for Rural Finance (CABFIN) partnership, which also includes UNCDF, IFAD, GIZ and World Bank, has developed an in-depth and comprehensive agricultural finance training program.  By participating in the RAFP, you will gain and consolidate critical skills, and be able to: Distinguish the financial […]