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It takes more than one organization to advance development. That’s why Multilateral Development Banks are joining forces to support and strengthen private sector investments in developing countries across the globe.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a discussion on the implications of the MSME finance gap for development institutions working on financial inclusion around the world. Learn more about the event here. This is the presentation of panelist Roland Michelitsch - Principal Specialist, Economics and Private Sector Development at Inter-American Development Bank.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a discussion on the implications of the MSME finance gap for development institutions working on financial inclusion around the world. Learn more about the event here. This is the presentation of panelist Helmut Kraemer-Eis, Chief Economist at European Investment Fund.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a discussion on the implications of the MSME finance gap for development institutions working on financial inclusion around the world. Learn more about the event here. This is the presentation of panelist Maria Soledad Martinez Peria - Division Chief, Macro Financial Division at IMF.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a discussion on the implications of the MSME finance gap for development institutions working on financial inclusion around the world. Learn more about the event here. This is the presentation of Hans Peter Lankes - Vice President, Economics and Private Sector Development at IFC.
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It takes more than one organization to advance development. That’s why Multilateral Development Banks are joining forces to support and strengthen private sector investments in developing countries across the globe.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often face greater credit constraints than large firms because they lack audited financial statements and other information about their operations, and as a result, financial institutions have difficulties assessing the risk of lending to them. The Entrepreneurial Finance Lab (EFL) has developed an alternative credit information tool, based on psychometrics, which can potentially be used by lenders to better screen loan applicants.
SME Finance Forum member FINCA, is collaborating with the Mastercard Foundation in organizing a one-day learning and networking event. At this event, FINCA will share insights and learnings from its four-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation deploying alternative delivery channels in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. This learning event is being organized with support from Frontline Porter Novelli.
Financial Inclusion Week is a week of global conversation on the most important steps to advance financial inclusion. This year, stakeholders explored how new products and partnerships are empowering customers. Building on the momentum, SME Finance Forum member, Mambu, shared stories of their clients who have gone digital to inspire organisations just starting their journey.
Banking and financial institutions are uniquely positioned to provide critical financial products and services needed to support enterprises and individuals in these initiatives.
