Interview with Tristan Caballero-Montes, author of an ADA-supported PhD thesis on the regulation of the microfinance sector

ADA supported Tristan Caballero-Montes' PhD thesis on ‘Microfinance Industry Dynamics: Analyses of Regulation, Competition, and Collective Action’. In early 2022, Tristan defended his thesis. We asked him to share his experience regarding his thesis topic and his collaboration with ADA and CERMi.

FAR training brings together 150 African agricultural organisations

The training in agricultural and rural finance (FAR) 2022 brings together 70% representatives of MFIs and 30% representatives of authorities, fintechs or insurance companies. ADA interviewed four participants to understand why they signed up for the training.

Panel at Midi de la microfinance discusses support for young entrepreneurs

On 20 April, representatives of the inclusive finance sector came together at Banque de Luxembourg for ADA’s first Midi de la microfinance et de l’inclusion financière since the pandemic. A high-level panel debated how best to support young entrepreneurs in developing countries in increasing their contribution to the economy. 

African MFIs explain how digitalisation made them more efficient

ADA's Digital Finance Initiative supported 22 African microfinance institutions (MFIs) in implementing digital solutions. Learn more about the experience of COOPPEC-SIFA in Togo and Graine in Burkina Faso.

Launch of the FAR 2022 training in agricultural and rural finance

The introductory session of the training in agricultural and rural finance (FAR) 2022 took place today. In the next four weeks, participants will follow the online courses at their own pace and will discuss with other participants in an online forum. Caroline Morilhat and Thu Hien Dao, FAR training coordinators at ADA, tell us more about the highlights of this year’s edition.

Improving the quality of life of low-income populations in Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Five microfinance institutions in Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and the Dominican Republic have been supported under the ADA-REDCAMIF programme (2018-2021), either to develop inclusive financial products and services or to use digital technologies to improve their operations. This month, focus on PADECOMSM Crédito, Credicampo, SUMA Financiera, Banco Adopem and Finsol.

ADA helps to broaden access to financial services in Niger

For the first time, ADA has been given a major role in the implementation of a national programme of the Directorate of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Luxembourgish government.

ADA supports access to basic services for entrepreneurs in Guatemala

During a mission to Guatemala in November 2021, the ADA team visited FAPE, Mayaversatil and FFDL, three MFIs that have received support for the development of a product enabling access to water and sanitation and green energy as part of the "Reinforcing the social added value of microfinance" program implemented by ADA and REDCAMIF between 2018 and 2021. 

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.