Call for African fintech applications for the special edition of CATAPULT in Dubai

Building on the success of previous editions of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa, the LHoFT Foundation is hosting a special edition this year from 21 to 23 March 2022 in Dubai.

Improving access to water and sanitation: Lessons learned in Central America and the Dominican Republic

Find out the results of the water and sanitation projects carried out in the Central American and Caribbean MFIs affiliated to REDCAMIF, implemented under the ADA-REDCAMIF programme (2018-2021).

Take part in the training 'Risk Management Excellence in Microfinance' from 28 March to 1 April 2022

This training enables CEOs and high-level executives of leading MFIs to understand the importance of risk management. It will take place from March 28 to 1 April 2022. Register for free.

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!