African MFIs explain how digitalisation made them more efficient

ADA's Digital Finance Initiative supported 22 African microfinance institutions (MFIs) in implementing digital solutions. Learn more about the experience of COOPPEC-SIFA in Togo and Graine in Burkina Faso.

Launch of the FAR 2022 training in agricultural and rural finance

The introductory session of the training in agricultural and rural finance (FAR) 2022 took place today. In the next four weeks, participants will follow the online courses at their own pace and will discuss with other participants in an online forum. Caroline Morilhat and Thu Hien Dao, FAR training coordinators at ADA, tell us more about the highlights of this year’s edition.

Improving the quality of life of low-income populations in Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Five microfinance institutions in Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and the Dominican Republic have been supported under the ADA-REDCAMIF programme (2018-2021), either to develop inclusive financial products and services or to use digital technologies to improve their operations. This month, focus on PADECOMSM Crédito, Credicampo, SUMA Financiera, Banco Adopem and Finsol.

ADA helps to broaden access to financial services in Niger

For the first time, ADA has been given a major role in the implementation of a national programme of the Directorate of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Luxembourgish government.

ADA supports access to basic services for entrepreneurs in Guatemala

During a mission to Guatemala in November 2021, the ADA team visited FAPE, Mayaversatil and FFDL, three MFIs that have received support for the development of a product enabling access to water and sanitation and green energy as part of the "Reinforcing the social added value of microfinance" program implemented by ADA and REDCAMIF between 2018 and 2021. 

Call for African fintech applications for the special edition of CATAPULT in Dubai

Building on the success of previous editions of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa, the LHoFT Foundation is hosting a special edition this year from 21 to 23 March 2022 in Dubai.

Improving access to water and sanitation: Lessons learned in Central America and the Dominican Republic

Find out the results of the water and sanitation projects carried out in the Central American and Caribbean MFIs affiliated to REDCAMIF, implemented under the ADA-REDCAMIF programme (2018-2021).

Take part in the training 'Risk Management Excellence in Microfinance' from 28 March to 1 April 2022

This training enables CEOs and high-level executives of leading MFIs to understand the importance of risk management. It will take place from March 28 to 1 April 2022. Register for free.

Survey: Digitalisation remains top priority for microfinance institutions

ADA, Inpulse and the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation joined forces in 2020 to monitor and analyse the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on their partner microfinance institutions around the world. This monitoring was carried out periodically throughout 2020 to gain a better insight into how the crisis has developed internationally. This work has been extended into 2021 on a quarterly basis. The survey was carried out in the third quarter of 2021.