Videos

India: Kinara Capital - Sankalp Enterprise 2014

Kinara Capital provides loans in the range of $2K-$20K (INR 100,000-INR 1,000,000) to micro and small enterprises in India filling the gap between microfinance and commercial capital. It works with network partners (buyers, trade organizations, franchisors, etc.) across supply chains to source and fund working capital needs of small manufacturing businesses, artisan clusters and agri-retailers. Since its launch in November 2011, it has disbursed approx. INR 9 crore (approx.

Webinar - Smallholders in Value Chains: Evidence on Scale, Productivity, and Benefits

In this seminar, Elizabeth Dunn, research economist and President of Impact LLC, discussed smallholders and inclusive growth in agricultural market systems. Inclusive growth has strong appeal in agriculture, where smallholder-led development strategies can lead to structural transformation that increases productivity, incomes, and food security in rural areas.

IFC & USAID's joint public series "Financing Women Entrepreneurs for Growth" - IFC, Creating Buisness Opportunities for Women

This seminar focused on how IFC brings the full array of resources and know-how available in the WBG to achieve transformational impact on gender equality. Speakers shared experience and lessons from IFCs proven approach, discussed market challenges and how stakeholder collaboration could enhance value and reach to accelerate the growth of women in business and wealth creation.

Digital Finance: Innovation at the Core of Big Development Challenges

How can digital finance, mobile money and innovative financial tools help expand basic services and utilities to poor people? At this event moderated by CGAP CEO Tilman Ehrbeck, innovators from bKash, Airtel Money - Africa and Mobisol showcased how their businesses are tackling big development challenges. Then, a panel including Walt Macnee, Vice Chairman at MasterCard, and Arjuna Costa, investment partner at the Omidyar Network, discussed ways these new business models can be scaled to make a real difference in improving the lives of billions worldwide.