Free Inclusive and Sustainable Finance Research Conference

Inclusive Green Finance (IGF) is an emerging policy priority for central banks and financial regulators in the AFI network as it helps build climate resilience of vulnerable people by promoting climate mitigation and adaptation projects.

Banco FIE in Bolivia: the story of a small NGO that became an autonomous bank thanks to ADA's support

On 11 May 1994, Mia Adams launched the idea of ADA, a development organisation that would provide support to the poorest individuals so they could make their projects a reality. The NGO FIE in Bolivia was one of the first organisations to receive this support. We take a look back at this collaboration.

ADA to provide holistic support to young entrepreneurs

Fostering youth entrepreneurship in developing countries is key for reducing unemployment and for encouraging local economic growth.

ADA assists financial institutions in digitalising their financial products for the agricultural sector in West Africa

ADA assists the financial institution partners of the GIZ/ProFinA project in digitalising financial products for the agricultural sector in Burkina Faso and Togo. All project stakeholders met at the GIZ conference in Lusaka, Zambia, in October to discuss the digital solutions suited to their needs and the next steps of their digital development.

ADA at the European Microfinance Week (EMW) in Luxembourg

ADA is sponsoring the European Microfinance Week (EMW), which is organised by the European Microfinance Platform e-MFP and will take place from 16 to 18 November at the Neumünster Abbey. As a sponsor, ADA will contribute to the event in several ways.

Avanza Sólido – a typical LMDF investee recommended by ADA

As the mandated investment advisor to the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF), ADA prospects, analyses and selects microfinance institutions with profiles sought by the fund. The Mexican IMF Avanza Sólido is a typical LMDF investee.

From intention to assessment: the new roadmap of impact investors

A panel discussion on Thursday 6 October at Banque de Luxembourg focused on impact assessment and transparency in the investment sector.

The training in agricultural and rural finance (FAR) 2022 is about to start in Cotonou

The second part of the training in agricultural and rural finance (FAR) with the 40 most assiduous participants of the first session in April will be held in Cotonou, Benin, from 17 to 22 October, 2022.

SAM at Financial Inclusion Week 2022 - Watch our session on the role of inclusive finance in Africa in the context of the food and climate crisis

In preparation for the SAM 2023, a panel on the role of inclusive finance in Africa in the context of the current food and climate crisis took place at the Financial Inclusion Week.