CGAP Announcements

Over-indebtedness Workshop

Jeanette Thomas — 6/28/08 11:29 AM

CGAP convened a group of industry experts to look at client over-indebtedness issues. What exactly do we mean by over-indebtedness? What does existing research tell us?

Microfinance Gateway Relaunches to Offer New, Interactive Features

Paulina Ibarra — 5/13/09 4:26 PM

The most comprehensive online resource for the global microfinance community now offers interactive features, updated information on Hot Topics in microfinance, and a fresh look and feel.

Financial Times announces winners of Sustainable Banking Awards

Paulina Ibarra — 6/11/09 5:07 PM

This year the nominees were selected from among 165 entries from 117 institutions across 42 countries.

Stories of Change: How UNCDF Uses SmartAid as a Management Tool

Barbara Gahwiler — 7/9/09 10:39 AM

To what extent has SmartAid helped catalyze change and greater effectiveness? In a series of stories from microfinance funders, UNCDF management and staff share their insights.

Measuring Financial Inclusion around the World

Paulina Ibarra — 9/30/09 2:30 PM

As policymakers grapple with the need for appropriate reforms in response to the global credit crisis, the need for having access to comprehensive, rigorous, timely and appropriate financial information becomes essential.

Microfinance Now available on iTunes

Paulina Ibarra — 11/4/09 11:32 AM

Leading figures from the world of microfinance discuss the latest developments, innovations, and issues affecting access to finance for poor people across the globe in a new CGAP podcast called "Microfinance Now".

CGAP at CARTES 2009

Paulina Ibarra — 10/20/09 4:45 PM

The CGAP Technology Program will facilitate a day-long session focused on branchless banking for unbanked customers in developing countries at CARTES 2009, Europe's largest payments and technology conference. (November 17)

Thank you for participating of the Cgap.org First User Satisfaction Survey!

Paulina Ibarra — 9/16/09 4:16 PM

The survey is now closed.

The Spanish Microfinance Gateway Has Launched!

Paulina Ibarra — 9/3/09 3:56 PM

Developed by CGAP and content management partner INCAE Business School in Costa Rica, the Portal de Microfinanzas offers a wealth of resources tailored to Spanish-speaking microfinance practitioners.

IFAD Invites Proposals for Remittance Financing Facility

Paulina Ibarra — 5/13/09 4:22 PM

The facility aims to increase economic opportunities for the rural poor through support and development of innovative, cost-effective and easily accessible international or domestic remittance services.