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How Energy Poverty Affects Wellbeing
26 Mar 2018Blog
Despite significant progress, energy poverty continues to threaten the wellbeing of low-income, off-grid families. FINCA is working to change this.
Rupert Scofield on Philanthrocapitalism and the Future of Giving
22 Mar 2018Media Coverage
Rupert Scofield writes in Raconteur explaining why the act of philanthropy is crucial in the early stage of development for any sustainable project.
BrightLife Customers Report Positive Changes in Safety and Health
19 Mar 2018Blog
FINCA’s research is studying the impact that BrightLife customers attribute to their products, and initial findings indicate BrightLife products create safer and healthier homes.
What We Can Learn from the Financial Times Africa Payments Innovation Summit
15 Mar 2018Blog
Rupert Scofield debates with leaders in mobile and financial services how new technologies can promote growth in the mobile payments system market.
Rupert Scofield on Digitization and Fintech with Techweez
14 Mar 2018Media Coverage
Rupert Scofield spoke with Techweez about the digitization of FINCA’s global microfinance operations, and how fintech will help expand financial access.
Measurement Matters: Reflections on Metrics from the Ground Up
12 Mar 2018Blog
Scott Graham, Director of Research, reflects on his participation in the Metrics from the Ground Up conference, and the implications for impact measurement.
Debating the Role of Financial Services in Closing the Gender Gap
9 Mar 2018Blog
Andrée Simon, CEO of FINCA Impact Finance, moderated a discussion to debate the role of financial services, especially fintech, in closing the gender gap.
On International Women’s Day, Why Financial Inclusion is Key to Gender Equality
8 Mar 2018Blog
On International Women’s Day 2018, Rupert Scofield remarks on the critical role of women’s financial inclusion in advancing gender equality.
Meeting Women’s Financial Needs through Rural Banking Agents
8 Mar 2018Blog
FINCA’s research indicates its network of banking agents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can help expand women’s financial inclusion.
20 Years of Creating Impact in Tanzania Reports CNBC Africa
7 Mar 2018Media Coverage
For 20 years, FINCA has served Tanzanian entrepreneurs. CNBC Africa reports on the milestone and FINCA’s lead role in driving digital financial inclusion.
