In the first post of the FinDev Blog Series on Climate Change and Financial Inclusion, we explore insights from Rwandan smallholder farmers on building climate resilience through microfinance.

Lessons from traditional small-scale shopkeepers in Mexico on finding incentives beyond business education and cash provision

Takeaways from the African Microfinance Week (SAM) on overcoming the challenges and risks associated with digital transformation

Fintech is the latest financial innovation thought capable of dramatically improving the lives of the global poor, but a more critical look is necessary to challenge this narrative.

A Scale2Save project in Cote d’Ivoire shares what they’ve learned working with farmer cooperatives as financial agents.

For International Women's Day 2022, check out this list of events addressing the gender gap and women's economic empowerment.

Explore your knowledge on a range of issues that affect women's financial inclusion - from gendered social norms to women's property rights to gender lens investing. How much do you know?

In this FinDev interview, Carine Roenen of Fonkoze shares the story of their healthcare program, Boutik Santé, winner of the 2021 European Microfinance Award. 

Three key takeaways on developing green microfinance programs from experts at the SAM Conference.

LAPO Microfinance Bank learned five important lessons from their experience using a human-centered design process to revamp their child savings account product.