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Washington, D.C., October 16th, 2019 – The Development Bank of Rwanda became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs.
Washington, D.C. October 9, 2018 – Access to Finance Rwanda became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs.
The Annual Banking & Finance Conference 2017 theme: 'Making Financial Inclusion a Reality in Africa: Connecting people to Banking & Financial Service' couldn’t be timelier. The 2016 edition was held in Ghana and the 2017 edition will be a continuation of the discussions and a preview of the implementation strides made thus far, as we continue to push the Financial Inclusion agenda in the continent.
Established 50 years ago, DBR provides short, medium and long-term financing to priority sectors such as housing, education & renewable energy to strengthen the private sector and contribute to poverty reduction
I&M Bank is the oldest commercial bank in Rwanda. The bank provides services to customers across different segments including retail, business (SMEs), corporate and institutional banking.
Part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening Network of programs in Africa that seek to create a transformative impact on the reduction of poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion.
The International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance (ICRIF) will bring together leading practitioners, financial inclusion experts, government representatives and others dedicated to promoting the international responsible and inclusive finance agenda by providing learning opportunities for a range of actors about experiences within and outside of Rwanda.
Now in its third year, Dot Finance Summit Africa is Africa's largest FinTech event.
DFS Africa brings together the entire FinTech ecosystem, including incumbents, innovators, startups, investors, regulators and more. Over 1,000 FinTech professionals from 60+ countries connect for two days of insights, inspiration and networking. From AI to biometrics, and blockchain to RegTech, DFS Africa showcases the industry's biggest and brightest ideas, serving as a catalyst for the digital transformation of Africa's financial services industry.
Recognized like the engine of the African growth and principal vector of job creation, the African companies, in particular SME, account for 90% of the private companies. They must have a favourable environment and innovating policies to accelerate their development.
If you are an SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) in Africa, attend to :
