Local Governments Climate Finance Instruments - Global Experiences and Prospects in Developing Countries
This report aims to contribute to discussions on increasing the access of local governments and cities to climate finance and help them understand various financing instruments and sources available to them to meet climate investment needs.
Tanzania Crossborder Remittance Policy Diagnostic
This policy diagnostic seeks to analyze the barriers and opportunities within Tanzania’s remittance landscape, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of remittance flows into the country.
Harnessing Agriculture Data for Access to Finance
The objective of this study is to explore how to facilitate data-driven financing by consolidating fragmented farmer data into a centralized platform.
‘CheGebeya’: An Innovative Digital Supply Chain Financing Initiative for MSMEs in Ethiopia
’Chegebeya’ translated as ’Che Market’ aims to revolutionize the financial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ethiopia by modernizing the supply chain of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.
With UNCDF Skills Development, Local Governments Poised for Increased Climate Action in Ghana
The gathering assembled representatives from partners implementing the Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities and Ghana and the Promoting Green and Climate Resilient Local Economies – applying circular economy and climate-smart agriculture principles and solutions to local development pathways projects.
Fintech for Women’s Financial Inclusion in Tanzania
This case study shares lessons from from Laina Finance and Mipango Finance in Tanzania.
Burkinabé Communities Use Performance-Based Grants to Invest in Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Water
The UNCDF designed the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) to help strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities such as Saponé in the Centre-Sud Region, Loumbila in the Plateau-Central Region and Pabré in the Centre Region of Burkina Faso.
Government and UNCDF to Boost Finance for Tackling Impacts of Climate Change in São Tomé and Príncipe
The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, last week announced the launch of the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility.
Digital Innovations Empowering Caribbean Small Businesses
As part of the celebration of MSMEs once again this year, UNCDF spotlights two trailblazing enterprises, Unqueue and MLajan Mobile Wallet in the Caribbean.
Solomon Islands Meet With UNCDF, New Zealand and the European Union on the Delivery of $15 M for Locally Led Adaptation
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, which will deploy over USD15 million in climate finance will support the delivery of adaptation projects at the grassroots level and deliver on national commitments to build resilience to the escalating impacts of climate change.