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Are you attending the IDB Lab Forum 2024? Catch Nelly Ramírez Moncada tomorrow from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM (UTC-3) as she joins a panel on "Independence with Rights: How Can Technology Improve the Lives of 250 Million Independent and Informal Workers in Latin America and the Caribbean." Grab your ticket now! https://lnkd.in/eNyPm_39 Can't make it in person? Watch the live stream here: https://lnkd.in/df_Qb6jE 🤝 Don't forget to connect with Nelly if you'll be there! #IDBLabForum #workertech #uftureofwork #independentworkers #informaleconomy #LAC

From co-founding Kenya's first internet service provider to introducing digital credit solutions, our CEO, Amolo Ngweno, reflects on Africa's digital transformation and shares insights on what's needed to unlock the full potential of Africa's digital revolution.  Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/d35CciNx

This Thursday, October 31st, at 5 PM WAT, we're hosting the Jobtech—Lagos Meetup to discuss how to scale marketplaces while tackling the chicken-or-egg dilemma. Join industry leaders Chinwe Udo-Davis Msc, SPHRi, Oare Ehiemua-Ochui, Damola Ajayi, Seyi William-Ogunbiyi, and Akinbola Asalu at Grey Matter Social Space, Victoria Island, as they share their insights on: - Balancing supply and demand in jobtech platforms - Tackling early-stage challenges - Positioning platforms for investment and growth If you're a founder, investor, or professional in the #jobtech space, we invite you to connect, learn, and grow with us as we build the future of jobtech in Nigeria. We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀 👉 Secure your spot now: https://selar.co/4i8163 aktivate⚡️ Instollar LaborHack Selar Anirudh Ramesh Solomon Muigai The Blueskills

Heading to SOCAP 2024? Let's connect in San Francisco! 🤝 Our CEO, Amolo Ngweno, will be attending the conference from October 28–30, and we're excited to meet fellow changemakers. #SOCAP24 brings together diverse stakeholders to explore how we can unlock the power of markets for impact and catalyze systemic change. Will you be there? Connect with her! SOCAP Global

The jobtech space is evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities for innovation and investment! As technology transforms how we connect workers to jobs, fresh solutions are emerging to address unemployment, scale digital platforms, and promote inclusive growth across regions. How can investors seize these opportunities? Today at 5 PM WAT / 7 PM EAT, Michelle Hassan, Jobtech Alliance Program Director, will join investment experts Ayo A. and Victor Alade on X space to discuss the latest trends and strategies in the #jobtech landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry leaders about navigating this ever-changing environment and making impactful investments in the future of work. Don't miss out. Click here to join live: https://lnkd.in/dk8My6VX. Jasiel Martin-Odoom Margaret Ntambi

How are financial institutions addressing climate risks? BFA Global and the CIFAR Alliance conducted a preliminary assessment survey with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) across Latin America and East Africa to understand how institutions adapt and #innovate in response to climate challenges, including managing climate-related risks and integrating gender-sensitive strategies. This new report by Nelly Ramírez Moncada, Maria Puch, and Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran highlights the proactive steps taken by these institutions to develop climate-smart products and improve disaster preparedness. The report also identifies key barriers, such as limited financial resources and a lack of technical expertise, while uncovering emerging opportunities for growth and innovation in climate action. Download now: https://lnkd.in/dyKzujiw #FSPs #climatefinance #financialinclusion #climateaction #genderequity 

The jobtech space is evolving fast, but many innovative startups struggle to secure the investment needed to scale and succeed. How can we bridge this gap? This Thursday, October 24th, at 5 PM WAT / 7 PM EAT, Jobtech Alliance is hosting the final session of their Twitter (X) Space series! 🎙️ Join experts Michelle Hassan, Ayo A., and Victor Alade as they explore the latest trends in #jobtech and share strategies to support startups in this rapidly growing sector. If you're interested in the future of work and new investment opportunities, this is your chance to engage! Register: https://lnkd.in/dKhgA2ex

How do small businesses in Mexico cope with shocks and stresses? We surveyed 4,500 #MSEs across retail, beauty, artisan, restaurant, and food sectors to uncover their most effective strategies for resisting and adapting to challenges. In Strive Mexico's 4th exploration, Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi shared key insights into how these businesses leverage financial resilience, saving habits, and digital tools to navigate unexpected challenges. Learn more about the strategies that are helping MSEs thrive: https://lnkd.in/dikkwHqU Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Mastercard Strive Fundación Capital Asociación Mexicana de Venta Online "AMVO" Luz Gomez Valerie de la Fuente Gabriela Zapata Alvarez Grace Akinyi Aline Schlebach Jorge Hernández Pinzón Juan Manuel J.

Last month, the CIFAR Alliance hosted a gathering during Climate Week NYC, centered on Gender-Responsive Innovations for Climate Financial Resilience. The expert panel featured leaders from the Equity Fund, CGAP, Atlantic Council, Women's World Banking, CIFAR Alliance, and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), who discussed innovative strategies at the intersection of finance, gender, and climate change. Key takeaways: ✅ Women, as critical first responders to climate shocks, face disproportionate risks. Solutions tailored to their needs are essential for effective climate adaptation. ✅ Tools like extreme heat insurance can safeguard vulnerable populations, especially women. ✅ Financial institutions must address barriers to implementing gender-responsive climate actions. ✅ Blended finance is urgently needed to support women-led climate adaptation efforts. 🎥 Watch the panel discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dXt-v_wb Maria Puch Nelly Ramírez Moncada Kerry Dittmeier Peter Zetterli Jorge Gastelumendi Elisabeth Ballreich, CFA Anant Jayant Natu #climateaction #genderresponsivefinance #CIFARAlliance #financialresilience #ClimateWeekNYC

"In Kenya, where we're based, 85% of people now use financial services, up from under 35% just 10 years ago. Similar dramatic increases have been seen in countries like China, India, and Brazil… One of the real innovations that has strongly driven financial inclusion in Africa is the invention of mobile money which started with the Mpesa in Kenya ... and has really been growing since then" – Amolo Ngweno, CEO, BFA Global. To kick off this year's #FinclusionWeek, our CEO Amolo joined industry leaders including Graham A N Wright, Kim Wilson, Gabriela Zapata Alvarez, Payal Dalal, and Omoneka Musa Oyier to reflect on the progress in #inclusivefinance and discuss what's needed to reach those still left behind. Watch the full opening session to understand what financial inclusion means for the future: https://lnkd.in/degJk6et #FIW24 #financialinclusion #fintech #digitalfinance #innovation Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI)