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Empowering Last-Mile Communities With Parametric Insurance and Financial Inclusion Services in the Pacific

The 27th Consumer Empowerment and Market Conduct and 10th Inclusive Green Finance Working Group came together on 4-7 March to discuss how financial services that target ‘last-mile’ communities, such as parametric insurance, can be more customer-centric and empowering.

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Facilitating Access to Finance for MSMEs in Agriculture in Sierra Leone

By addressing the need for improved access to financial services and support for MSMEs in agriculture, the project aims to contribute to the creation of jobs and the sustainable and inclusive economic development of the sector.

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UNCDF Advanced Sustainable Energy Access in 2023

Through digital solutions and innovative financing mechanisms, UNCDF is ensuring that clean energy and cooking options are both affordable and attainable for the world's most vulnerable communities.

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Bangladesh Wins Global Center on Adaptation Award for Local Climate Leadership at COP28

During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai, Bangladesh has secured the Global Center on Adaptation Locally Led Adaptation championship Award in the category of Innovation in Developing Finance.

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At COP28, Senegal Becomes 25th Country to Back Declaration for Simplified and Consistent Access to Climate Finance With LoCAL

The declaration adds momentum to ministers' repeated calls for increased adaptation finance for African nations, Small Island Developing Sates and Least Developed Countries.

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Assessing Digital and Financial Literacy in Vanuatu: Survey on Knowledge, Skills and Access

This Survey in Vanuatu is meant to assess the current state of digital and financial literacy within the country exploring experiences with traditional and digital financial services to-date, in addition to assessing basic competencies in the areas of digitization and finance.

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Assessing Digital and Financial Literacy in Timor-Leste: A Survey on Knowledge, Skills and Access

This research explores experiences with traditional and digital financial services to-date, in addition to assessing basic competencies in the areas of digitization and finance.

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Assessing Digital and Financial Literacy in Tonga: A Survey on Knowledge, Skills and Access

This research explores experiences with traditional and digital financial services to-date, in addition to assessing basic competencies in the areas of digitalization and finance.

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Ghana Climate Risk Assessment for Subnational Adaptation

This study seeks to understand exactly what risks are most likely to threaten individual districts in Ghana, and to support the future planning of climate adaptation activities.

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Feasibility Study on Climate Risk Insurance in Senegal

This study examines the growing impact of climate induced disasters on the agriculture sector in Senegal and explores financial gaps that could feasibly be filled through climate risk insurance solutions.