“We need to empower women economically to break the vicious circle of poverty”

Interview with Aurélie Soetens, Knowledge management officer & Gender lead at ADA.

Lessons learnt from digitalising microfinance institutions in Central America

Between 2019 and 2022, ADA supported the Central American and Caribbean Microfinance Network (REDCAMIF) in implementing digital quick wins at 17 member MFIs in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

Lessons learnt from promoting sustainable and responsible finance in Cambodia

To conclude the partnership with CMA, ADA summarised its impact on the development of the Cambodian microfinance sector as well as lessons learnt from 2008 to 2022 in a comprehensive document.

Training and financing young entrepreneurs in Senegal

ADA implements a holistic strategy to empower young entrepreneurs in Senegal through tailored financing, business and soft skills training, and a recent four-year collaboration with LuxDev, aiming to enhance their social, environmental, and economic impact.

Supporting vulnerable entrepreneurs and farmers in Bangladesh

ADA recently concluded two pilot projects in Bangladesh with the NGO Friendship Bangladesh.

Encouraging results in West Africa for improving access to renewable energy in rural areas

ADA recently completed two pilot projects focusing on access to renewable energy in rural areas of Senegal and Benin with conclusive results.