Survey: Digitalisation remains top priority for microfinance institutions

ADA, Inpulse and the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation joined forces in 2020 to monitor and analyse the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on their partner microfinance institutions around the world. This monitoring was carried out periodically throughout 2020 to gain a better insight into how the crisis has developed internationally. This work has been extended into 2021 on a quarterly basis. The survey was carried out in the third quarter of 2021.

The training ‘Performance Evaluation of MFIs’ will start on 1 March

On 1 March 2022, Microfact will launch an online training course on ‘Performance Evaluation of MFIs’ to teach CEOs and CFOs how to fill in correctly the MFI Factsheet and interpret its results. The training will be available in English, Spanish and French.

Certificate in Inclusive Finance Law and Regulation kicks off

From 17 to 27 January, the Certificate in Inclusive Finance Law and Regulation will be held, jointly organised by the Chair in Financial Law at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg together with ADA and the European Investment Bank Institute

Attract investors to your MFI via the ATLAS database

ATLAS is a validated, global microfinance database that contains information on financial service providers’ (FSPs) pricing, client protection as well as social and financial performance. International investors browse the database to get to know microfinance institutions and to find new investment opportunities. Sign up for free to increase your international visibility!

Project results: digital transformation of MFIs in Central America

ADA and REDCAMIF, a regional microfinance network in Central America and the Caribbean, have just completed a three-year digital transformation programme for microfinance institutions (MFIs) affiliated with REDCAMIF. Seven MFIs implemented a client-centric methodology with technical support from the consulting firm Amarante

Season's greetings for 2022

ADA and its staff wish you all the best for the year 2022. 
May it be even more inclusive and sustainable!

Luxembourg’s Development Cooperation renews its support of the inclusive finance sector through ADA

On 15 December 2021, Franz Fayot, Minister of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, signed an agreement by which the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) grants a new mandate to Appui au Développement Autonome (ADA), an NGO promoting the inclusive development of vulnerable populations.

200 scholarships available for development studies in Belgium

As a partner of the Belgian Development Cooperation, ARES (Academy for Research and Higher Education in Belgium) offers 200 scholarships for Bachelor and Masters degree studies as well as for further training in development issues. Apply now for the academic year 2022-2023.