Events

8:00 to 9:00 EST ( GMT -05:00)  The “SME Finance Virtual Marketplace” is an online match-making platform that promotes partnership and collaboration between members of the SME Finance Forum, especially financial institutions, fintech companies and development finance institutions/ investors.  The virtual Marketplace is powered by GlobalLinker, an AI powered ‘Digital Ecosystem’ offering SMEs a range of services to build digital presence […]

The application will be closed on 7 Jan 2022 The Assam AgriFin Xamahar (“Xamahar”) is a Challenge Fund or a competitive funding mechanism for supporting innovative approaches, especially by the private sector, to deliver financial services at scale for farmers in key agriculture value chains in Assam. It is funded by the World Bank and is being implemented […]

December 1, 2021 | 2:00pm EST (1:00pm CST, 4:00pm ART/BRT) | Zoom Join this event and learn How to Do Business with Corporate Procurement at the World Bank Group, what it purchases, and what it is doing to increase participation of women-owned businesses in the procurement processes and across the supply chain. The event will also […]

European Microfinance Week (EMW), organized by the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP), is one of the leading global events on financial inclusion and a unique meeting point for microfinance and financial inclusion professionals around the world. EMW brings together all sectors of the inclusive finance industry, including consultants and support service providers, investors, multilateral and national […]

15 November from 14:00 – 15:30 CET How are gender transformative approaches good for business? This interactive, virtual event brings together leading global corporates, standout local businesses and high-level thought leaders to reflect – and act – on opportunities in the agricultural sector to build more gender transformative business models.

Background Cooperative Financial Institutions (CFIs) are important providers of financial services to poor and middle-income people, and significant drivers of financial inclusion. Aside from their strong presence and relevance in developed economies, especially Europe and North America, CFIs are highly significant in financial inclusion in the developing world. Their pervasive presence in rural areas, and […]

2 – 3 November 2021 | 9:00 (GMT+3) The payments, banking and financial services sectors are undergoing an unprecedented period of disruption and change.  In an ever-evolving reality, collaboaration is the key to survival. Seamless Africa brings together the entire financial ecosystem to discuss, debate and evaluate the future of the industry. Join the event to […]

Application Deadline / Date Limite pour Postuler The next application deadline is 1 December 2021. If you miss this deadline, your application will be considered during the third quarter of 2021. La prochaine date limite pour postuler est le premier décembre 2021. Si vous posez votre demande après cette date, votre soumission sera considérée pendant le troisième […]

Tuesday, 26 October,10:00 to 12:00 CEST to Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 10:00 to 12:00 CEST Climate change and social issues are high on the agenda of governments across the globe. As finance moves towards a more central role in powering a sustainable future, it is coming under increasing scrutiny and is in the process of […]