Events

The International Conference on Inclusive Insurance (ICII) 2024 will take place from 21-25 October 2024 and will be hosted by the Nepal Insurance Association, Life Insurance Association Nepal, and the Nepal Insurance Authority in cooperation with the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network.

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 […]

The global fishing fleet includes over 4 million vessels, with 2 million small-scale motorized vessels (<12 m in length) that play a crucial role in the livelihoods of coastal communities. However, only about 5 percent of these vessels are currently insured, despite a significant demand for insurance services that far exceeds the supply. Recognizing this […]

The webinar series “Sustainable Microfinance in the MENA Region” is designed to foster discussions on key trends, challenges, and strategies for advancing sustainable microfinance in the region. Since September 2023, the sessions have explored country-specific findings from the 2022 study “Sustainable Finance in the MENA Region” conducted by HEDERA Sustainable Solutions with financial support from […]

The 2024 Responsible Finance Forum in Fortaleza, Brazil will kickstart the conversations needed to spark systems-level change and achieve the responsible and equitable delivery of quality financial services, all while aiming to obtain the desired outcomes of safety, choice, trust, voice, and improved financial health for consumers. As the official side event to the 2nd […]

This engaging webinar explores the emerging role of ag-tech startups in revolutionizing agricultural supply chains through innovative business models. As the agricultural sector evolves with shifts towards higher-value, perishable products and increased urbanization, these startups are stepping in to bridge the gap between small-scale operations and larger agricultural demands. The session will delve into how […]

Scheduled to take place from the 4th to the 7th of June in Manilla, Philippines, the event promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together key stakeholders, industry experts, and thought leaders to explore and advance responsible finance and social performance in the financial sector. With a theme centered around “Building Responsible Finance Ecosystems: A […]

Credit guarantees can be a powerful instrument to mobilize private capital for achieving positive development results. To maximize their impact, it is imperative for guarantee providers to consider impact throughout the guarantee process and to do so in a systemic way. To help organizations that are interested to embed impact considerations in their guarantee offer […]

FAO’s Office of Innovation and Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division hosts a webinar on fintech startups shaping the future of inclusive agrifood systems. This session will spotlight pioneering models and disruptive technologies that address financing constraints, while discussing the challenges startups face in achieving inclusivity, profitability, and sustainability. Discover how Digital Financial Services (DFS) […]