Tag: Microfinance

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Country Visit
12 Nov. 2015

Special Advocate Visits Bangladesh to Promote Access to Financial Services

digital technology, Financial inclusion, Microfinance, National strategies, Bangladesh
Client Story
16 Oct. 2015

Financial Inclusion Bears Fruit in the Philippines

Financial inclusion, Microfinance, Philippines, SME finance, UNSGSA
Photo credit: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipino
Client Story
7 Oct. 2015

The New Face of Entrepreneurs

Agriculture, China, Entrepreneurs, farmers, Financial inclusion, Microfinance, UNSGSA
Zhou Guozhi's entrepreneurial spirit and careful investments, supported by her first-ever loan, helped her transform a greenhouse operation into a thriving enterprise. Photo credit: UNSGSA/Adam Dean
Country Visit
23 Oct. 2012

UNSGSA Visits Nigeria in Support of National Strategy for Financial Inclusion

Africa, Development Goals, G20 FI Peer Learning Program, Microfinance, National strategies, Nigeria
Governor Sanusi, Queen Máxima, and H.E. President Jonathan met to discuss the role of inclusive finance for achieving Nigeria's economic and development goals. Abuja, Nigeria, 23 October 2013. Photo credit: Central Bank of Nigeria
Country Visit
11 May. 2012

Partnership for national strategy development and financial education in Brazil

Brazil, Data, Financial education, G20 FI Peer Learning Program, Microfinance, Mobile financial services, National strategies, South America
As part of a financial education program, students watch a play on spending, saving and borrowing habits, and financial planning. Guaracy Silveira School for Technical Education, Sao Paulo, Brazil 10 May 2012. Photo credit: Amina Tirana
Country Visit
13 May. 2011

Financial Services, Consumer Protection and Agriculture in West Africa

Africa, Agriculture, Diverse financial services, Entrepreneurs, Mali, Microfinance, regulation, Senegal, SME finance, Women
Speech
24 Nov. 2010

Building an Inclusive Financial System in Egypt

Egypt, Microfinance, Savings, Financial inclusion
Country Visit
6 Apr. 2010

SME finance and microcredit on the agenda in Rwanda

Africa, Microfinance, Rwanda, SME finance
Queen Máxima visits the home and family of a smallholder farmer who had recently installed a biogas digester thanks to savings, loans and the technical assistance of an NGO. Using dung from his two cows, the digester produces enough clean gas for cooking and light to create a healthier home. Rwanda, 6 April 2010. - Photo credit: Amina Tirana
Speech
25 Jan. 2010

Micro-finance: Who Profits?

Diverse financial services, Microfinance
Speech
17 Nov. 2009

Annual Conference of the Russian Microfinance Center Remarks by the UNSGSA

Access to finance, Consumer protection, Diverse financial services, Financial inclusion, Microfinance, Responsible finance, Russia, Savings
Speech
22 Sep. 2009

Remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative Finance Dinner

Bangladesh, Development Agenda, Financial inclusion, Microfinance, Rwanda, Savings