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Home - Swiss Capacity Building FacilityInnovating Financial Inclusion - Technical assistance projects in developing countries to increase financial inclusion for low-income clients and MSMEs.Home - Swiss Capacity Building Facility About us What we do Our story Our focus areas Strategic Partners Members Affiliated Networks Our Team CareersWhat we do What we do Impact Summary Projects FSPs and TA ProvidersHow we work How we work Project funding Technical Assistance Grant Repayable Grant Impact-linked FinanceResources Insights Insights Events News Newsletters Annual ReportsContactDonate Become a partnerBecome a partner Become a partner Innovating Inclusive FinanceSCBF envisions a world where every individual has the opportunity to access and use financial services as a means to empowerment, enabling them to lead a resilient and dignified life.Scroll down About usWe are an innovative and forward-thinking funder providing capital to drive inclusive finance for low-income communities.Our key focus areas are the nexuses of finance and agriculture, health, housing and inclusive finance enablers.We collaborate with partners from the public and private sectors to create and expand responsible digital financial solutions for underserved communities worldwide, empowering them to make informed decisions, be resilient and enhance their lives.Our storyOur story Our projects2020-16AwanTunaiSayurboxIndonesiaNew SCBF Supported Project: AwanTunai Collaborates with SayurBox – Bringing Access to Affordable Finance for Micro-SME Farmers throughout IndonesiaView case studyView case study Our projectsFEW-22Syngenta FoundationEBDAA BankSudanA Pioneering Survey on Financial Literacy of Smallholder Farmers in SudanView case studyView case study Our projectsTwo New VisionFund Projects to Provide Insurance to Savings GroupsView case studyView case study Our projectsBuilding Capacity to Strengthen Access to Housing Microfinance in EcuadorView case studyView case study Our projectsSCBF Supports the First Revenue Accretive Agent Loan Product in AfricaView case studyView case study Our interventions⦁ Technical Assistance (TA) GrantTA Grants reimburses grantees for technical assistance they have provided for the purpose of achieving the targets set out for inclusive finance project(s). TA grants are provided under three main windows: (i) Innovation and Product Upscale, (ii) Feasibility Studies, & (iii) Financial Education* Grants under Feasibility Studies and Financial Education windows are only available to SCBF Members⦁ Repayable Grants (RG)Grants provided to social enterprises to support the scale-up of their solution. The grantee is obligated to repay (part or fully) the grant when a certain level of profit and/or revenue and/or investment leveraged are achieved as specified in the grant agreement. ⦁ Impact-linked Finance (ILF)Under this financing instrument, the disbursement of the funds is conditional to the achievement of selected impact metrics. The more impact the social enterprise is able to create, the more reward it will receive.Latest insightsInsights from SCBF projects and partnersView all insightsView all insightsFinancial Inclusion Innovations for Healthcare in a Changing ClimateJanuary 28, 2025InsightsSCBF's interventions in advancing financial inclusion in West AfricaSeptember 11, 2024InsightsAdvancing ‘Green Inclusive Finance’ in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights and OpportunitiesSeptember 9, 2024InsightsDelivering financial inclusion in West Africa: Case studies from Mali, Togo and Benin September 3, 2024InsightsEnhancing financial inclusion and education with technology: The case of FECECAM-BeninAugust 27, 2024InsightsMaking financial services accessible to low-income populations using digital solutions, BeninAugust 22, 2024InsightsEmpowering the underserved with digital financial services: Case study of ASSILASSIME Solidarité, TogoJuly 17, 2024InsightsMaking financial services accessible to vulnerable populations in Togo July 15, 2024InsightsSympliFi partnerships in Nigeria accelerate affordable MSME financingMay 14, 2024InsightsBuilding resilience and empowering Rwandan farmers with agriculture insuranceMarch 25, 2024InsightsEmpowering rural women in Mali through Self-Help GroupsMarch 12, 2024InsightsMaking financial services accessible to rural women using SHGs in MaliMarch 5, 2024InsightsFinancial inclusion and economic empowerment of low-income populations in Benin, Mali and TogoMarch 4, 2024InsightsProtecting Indian smallholder farmers against climatic changes : a co-funded project with Swiss Re FoundationFebruary 7, 2024InsightsImpact linked finance for meaningful and sustainable changeJanuary 31, 2024InsightsBuilding resilience with Swiss Re FoundationJanuary 8, 2024InsightsCOP28: Immediate action towards a sustainable futureNovember 29, 2023InsightsProject Highlight – Driving digitalization of savings products in MozambiqueNovember 20, 2023InsightsProject Highlight – Fostering and enabling Women Self-Help Groups in MaliOctober 18, 2023InsightsBridging financing gaps for young entrepreneurs in IndiaOctober 2, 2023InsightsHow digital communication channels deepen customer engagement in IndiaMay 2, 2023InsightsWhat is the future of Green Inclusive Finance?March 21, 2023InsightsSavings Linked Insurance for resilience in Ghana and MalawiFebruary 28, 2023InsightsFive lessons for designing fit-for-purpose health micro-insuranceFebruary 2, 2023InsightsUnlocking the benefits of embedded insurance for micro and small businesses – Insights from MozambiqueJanuary 30, 2023InsightsSouthern Voice in ESG: Risk and Opportunity InquiryNovember 28, 2022InsightsTheory meets practice: How can blockchain technology help to scale customer-centric financial services today?June 3, 2022InsightsTackling the Pioneer Gap: Let’s work together to get high-impact solutions to low-income clientsJanuary 26, 2022InsightsIterating for climate resilience: Designing digitally-enabled agriculture insurance that works for smallholder farmers in ZimbabweJanuary 1, 2022InsightsInnovative finance for small businesses in a (mostly) digital worldNovember 12, 2021InsightsExpanding the evidence base on the intersection between housing, finance, and resilience: Findings from Indonesia and EgyptOctober 21, 2021InsightsWhat you see is not always what you get: could certification help build consumer (and investor) confidence?September 15, 2021InsightsStrengthening resilience during COVID-19: How housing finance helped low-income Filipinos through crisisJune 22, 2021InsightsImpact of Covid-19 on Kenyan MSMEs (2020)January 1, 2020InsightsImpact of Covid-19 on Kenyan CICO AgentsJanuary 1, 2020InsightsImpact of Covid-19 on Kenyan Farmers January 1, 2020InsightsComparative Report – Impact of Covid-19January 1, 2020Insights2018 Housing Microfinance StudyJanuary 1, 2018InsightsAgricultural Insurance StudyJanuary 1, 2018InsightsUnlocking financial inclusion for rural women - power of partnerships: Case of Groupe Yeredeme methodology in MaliInsights2018 Digital Finance StudyInsights10 years of uniting public-private partners to deliver customer-centric financial servicesInsights Achievements4.9MLow-income clients reached211+Projects co-funded50CountriesJoin usOur partnerships foster economic empowerment for low-income populationsBecome a partnerBecome a partnerSearch Sort by:Date Asc Date AscDate DescAlphabeticalAll resultInsightsEventsNewsJobsProjectsAll resultsInsights (2)Events (2)News (2)Projects (2)January 28, 2025Financial Inclusion Innovations for Healthcare in a Changing Climate The SCBF, with the support of the UBS Optimus Foundation, has published emerging insights on the complex and interconnected relationships between climate, health and financial inclusion for low- and middle-income populations. The report examines key intersections, challenges and opportunities facing climate-vulnerable communities, as well as the innovators and funders working to address their needs.InsightsSeptember 11, 2024SCBF's interventions in advancing financial inclusion in West Africa A report has been compiled to provide a comprehensive contextual analysis of financial inclusion in West Africa and highlights SCBF's engagements across the region. It aims to provide valuable insights and learnings from SCBF’s interventions, showcasing the effectiveness of its approach in addressing financial challenges in West Africa. Additionally, the report includes a summary of all projects implemented in the region, demonstrating the impact SCBF has had in expanding financial access and fostering economic growth in the region.InsightsSeptember 9, 2024Advancing ‘Green Inclusive Finance’ in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights and Opportunities A study was commissioned by Oxfam Novib Fund to be done by HEDERA and was managed by Triple Jump, explores how financial service providers in Sub Saharan Africa are integrating green finance to tackle climate risks. The study also evaluates the enabling environment and identifies challenges and opportunities for advancement of green finance.InsightsSeptember 3, 2024Delivering financial inclusion in West Africa: Case studies from Mali, Togo and Benin SCBF-supported interventions in West Africa have played a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion across the region. The initiatives in Togo and Benin focused on digitalizing financial services, complemented by financial education to enhance adoption, while the project in Mali centered on empowering rural women through the Women’s Self-Help Group methodology. The global summary of these case studies highlights key insights, lessons learned, and client experiences, showcasing the impact of these projects on underserved communities.InsightsAugust 27, 2024Enhancing financial inclusion and education with technology: The case of FECECAM-Benin This blog delves into the impact of the project in Benin with FECECAM, highlighting how it has enhanced clients' access to and utilization of financial services. It showcases the project's role in expanding outreach and delivering secure, accessible financial solutions, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth.InsightsAugust 22, 2024Making financial services accessible to low-income populations using digital solutions, Benin SCBF’s grant to FECECAM in Benin, in collaboration with CFI, played a crucial role in scaling up the digital Planned Saving program. This initiative helped in expanding outreach, providing secure and accessible financial services, particularly to women and youth. By empowering these groups economically, the program contributed to improved living conditions. Additionally, a financial education program was integrated to support the scaling of financial products and foster a culture of financial discipline. To assess the impact, a study was commissioned by SCBF to evaluate how the project has influenced clients' access to and usage of financial services, their living conditions, and the achievement of institutional objectives.InsightsJuly 17, 2024Empowering the underserved with digital financial services: Case study of ASSILASSIME Solidarité, Togo This blog explores how ASSILASSIME Solidarité’s personalized approach, integrating non-financial services and technology, empowers clients by improving access to credit and financial management resources.InsightsJuly 15, 2024Making financial services accessible to vulnerable populations in Togo A study on ASSILASSIME’s project with SCBF in Togo to ease its clients’ access to their accounts, available services, and financial education illustrates how digitalization can improve financial inclusion, customer experience, and operational efficiency for low-income populations and financial institutions. InsightsMay 14, 2024SympliFi partnerships in Nigeria accelerate affordable MSME financing Nigeria has the largest number of informal micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in sub-Saharan Africa, with 41.5 million MSMEs, most of them being micro entrepreneurs (Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics, 2017).InsightsUnlocking financial inclusion for rural women - power of partnerships: Case of Groupe Yeredeme methodology in Mali More than 64% of women were living under the poverty line in Mali in 2018.InsightsMarch 25, 2024Building resilience and empowering Rwandan farmers with agriculture insurance The agricultural sector in Rwanda accounts for a quarter of the national GDP and plays an essential role in the country’s economy. However, farming isInsightsJanuary 1, 2022Iterating for climate resilience: Designing digitally-enabled agriculture insurance that works for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe Blue Marble's report on Zimbabwe highlights efforts to expand climate resilience through microinsurance for smallholder farmers, leveraging mobile technology for enrollment, premium payments, and claims processing. The initiative aims to mitigate climate risks, enhance financial security, and support sustainable agricultural practices in vulnerable communities.InsightsNovember 12, 2021Innovative finance for small businesses in a (mostly) digital world As a small business owner and mobile money agent in Tanzania, Maria Francis Kihanga experienced an unprecedented level of uncertainty when the Government started toInsightsJanuary 26, 2022Tackling the Pioneer Gap: Let’s work together to get high-impact solutions to low-income clients In November 2021, SCBF brought together a select group of its members, donors, and partners to celebrate its 10th anniversary and to discuss how toInsightsJune 22, 2021Strengthening resilience during COVID-19: How housing finance helped low-income Filipinos through crisis by Jitendra Balani and Chrissy Martin Meier “[With my loan, I] improved the security condition and ventilation of my house because of using the loanInsightsOctober 21, 2021Expanding the evidence base on the intersection between housing, finance, and resilience: Findings from Indonesia and Egypt by Jitendra Balani and Chrissy Martin Meier  “After [the] renovation, our lives have changed. We now sleep well because our bedrooms are comfortable. We areInsightsSeptember 15, 2021What you see is not always what you get: could certification help build consumer (and investor) confidence? As consumers, we rely on a sometimes bewildering array of certifications and quality assurance standards from fair trade to organic, from ethical fashion to sustainableInsightsJune 3, 2022Theory meets practice: How can blockchain technology help to scale customer-centric financial services today? By Chrissy Martin Meier and Sitara Merchant Blockchain. It’s not exactly new. And yet its popularity seems to have re-emerged in recent months, perhaps becauseInsightsNovember 28, 2022Southern Voice in ESG: Risk and Opportunity Inquiry Read the full report Click here Environmental, Social and Governance (or ESG) frameworks are intended to provide standards and guidance for how companies should integrateInsightsJanuary 30, 2023Unlocking the benefits of embedded insurance for micro and small businesses – Insights from Mozambique In Mozambique — as in other parts of the world — microentrepreneurship is an especially risky endeavor. It is fraught with high-impact, disruptive economic events,InsightsFebruary 2, 2023Five lessons for designing fit-for-purpose health micro-insurance This post originally appeared on Cenfri website on 31 January 2023. Gakere is a 49 year old mechanic From Nairobi, and like 77% of adults inInsightsMarch 21, 2023What is the future of Green Inclusive Finance? By Sitara Merchant and Yekbun Gurgoz “In the last few years, international and government funds to mitigate and adapt to climate change have increased; however,InsightsOctober 18, 2023Project Highlight – Fostering and enabling Women Self-Help Groups in Mali In Mali, SCBF supported a project on implementing and scaling “Yeredeme group methodology or Self-Help Group (SHG) methodology” (also known as Yereta Methodology)  that aimedInsightsFebruary 28, 2023Savings Linked Insurance for resilience in Ghana and Malawi For the past seven years, VisionFund has been actively designing microinsurance products tailored to meet the needs of the clients they serve and they believeInsightsNovember 20, 2023Project Highlight – Driving digitalization of savings products in Mozambique In Mozambique, SCBF supported a project with Accion (technical assistance provider) and Socremo MicroBanco, SA (‘Socremo’) that worked to expand financial inclusion of low-income individualsInsightsOctober 2, 2023Bridging financing gaps for young entrepreneurs in India In India, two-thirds of the country’s population is under the age of 35 and experiences a high rate of unemployment and underemployment. Many take workInsightsMay 2, 2023How digital communication channels deepen customer engagement in India Digital transformation was on-going prior to COVID-19 but the pandemic led to accelerated efforts both by end-users and financial institutions to adapt to digital communicationsInsightsMarch 5, 2024Making financial services accessible to rural women using SHGs in Mali A study on the Yeredeme methodology in Mali was conducted to understand how it enables women to access credit and develop income-generating activities that contribute to their empowerment and give them access to microcredit. InsightsNovember 29, 2023COP28: Immediate action towards a sustainable future At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, governments must commit to stronger ambition and implementation in this critical decade to significantly cut emissions by 2030.InsightsJanuary 31, 2024Impact linked finance for meaningful and sustainable change To further enhance inclusive finance for low-income clients, SCBF recently launched a new strategy, which includes the use of Impact-linked Finance (ILF) to support high-impactInsightsMarch 12, 2024Empowering rural women in Mali through Self-Help Groups Women form a large part of the world’s unbanked population more so in the low-income segment. Gender inequality in financial inclusion is a deterrent forInsightsFebruary 7, 2024Protecting Indian smallholder farmers against climatic changes : a co-funded project with Swiss Re Foundation Swiss Re has been a valuable partner in our journey from the beginning, initially as a member and eventually in 2021 Swiss Re Foundation becameInsightsMarch 4, 2024Financial inclusion and economic empowerment of low-income populations in Benin, Mali and Togo SCBF has supported 25 projects across 6 countries in the West African (WA) region to expand financial inclusion of the low-income and at-risk population. TheInsightsJanuary 8, 2024Building resilience with Swiss Re Foundation At SCBF, we take pride in the unique structure of our organisation, featuring a blend of public and private members. These individuals bring diverse expertiseInsightsFebruary 1, 2019CareGiver Insurance Roll-out at Lead Foundation The health insurance system in Egypt is complex and does not include the informal / unorganized sector. This indicates gaps in the penetration and effectivenessProjectsSeptember 1, 2019Maize and Cotton Index Insurance for Smallholder Farmers in Mali Most Malians are unbanked. Four out of five rural Malians do not have access to financial capital to develop economic activities. The lack of dataProjectsFebruary 8, 2021SCBF Supports the First Revenue Accretive Agent Loan Product in Africa Agent networks in Africa have increasingly become the delivery channel of choice for MFIs as they represent a low-cost alternative to brick-and-mortar branches. However, theProjectsMay 4, 2020Building Capacity to Strengthen Access to Housing Microfinance in Ecuador Ecuador has the 4th largest housing deficit in Latin America. More than 1.7M houses are considered inadequate (unsafe conditions, inadequate construction materials, lack of basicProjectsJanuary 18, 2021Two New VisionFund Projects to Provide Insurance to Savings Groups World Vision and VisionFund International have been awarded grant funding from SCBF to pilot the provision of insurance services to underserved populations in Ghana andProjectsJanuary 27, 2021A Pioneering Survey on Financial Literacy of Smallholder Farmers in Sudan Financial education is an essential part of smallholder empowerment. Education is a door-opener to financial inclusion, an important aspect of agricultural development. The Syngenta FoundationProjectsMarch 15, 2021New SCBF Supported Project: AwanTunai Collaborates with SayurBox – Bringing Access to Affordable Finance for Micro-SME Farmers throughout Indonesia AwanTunai’s collaboration with Sayurbox, a sister company with similar visions to help micro-SMEs prosper, aims to digitize and optimize the agricultural supply chain and provide access to affordable financing for the 19 million MSME farmers in Indonesia, even to those without bank accounts.ProjectsOctober 9, 2024Webinar - Pioneering Heat Index Insurance for Climate Exposed Workers & Farmers The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are increasing, becoming a recurring reality faced by communities worldwide. The urgency of this challenge is underscored by the United Nations Secretary General’s Call to Action on Extreme Heat. On 1st October, SCBF, in collaboration with its members CelsiusPro, BlueMarble, and project partner IBISA Network, hosted a webinar exploring innovations in Heat Index Insurance for women’s worker associations and dairy farmers. The recording of the webinar is now available.EventsJuly 19, 2024Webinar - Going Digital? How to balance growth and customer excellence SCBF, in collaboration with the Accion organised a webinar to deep-dive into the digital adoption of financial services of the low-income population across Asia and to gain insights from the experiences of the microfinance industry leaders. Recording of the webinar is available now.EventsOctober 8, 2024Webinar - Strengthening Community Resilience with Innovative Health & Life Insurance VisionFund International is addressing health inequities with its “Savings Linked” insurance model across Ghana, Malawi and Rwanda. On 30th September, SCBF, in collaboration with its partners VisionFund International, VisionFund Rwanda and SanlamAllianz, hosted a webinar exploring strategies for creating sustainable solutions that enhance health equity and access. The recording of the webinar is now available.EventsApril 18, 2023Webinar - Accident,sickness and health insurance for vulnerable groups: Lessons learnt from Ghana, Malawi and Uganda With support from SCBF, VisionFund along with World Vision and Allianz Ghana piloted the provision of accident, sickness and health insurance for World Vision Savings groups in Ghana and Malawi in order to expand their outreach. On 29 March 2023, SCBF, in collaboration with the VisionFund International, World Vision International, Allianz Ghana organised a webinar – to understand the experience and learnings from the pilots in Ghana and Malawi and how it compares to the loans and savings-bundled insurance product in Uganda. Webinar recording is available now.EventsApril 24, 2023Webinar - Developing the Business Case for Low – Balance Savings in Uganda SCBF supported PHB Consultants, WSBI (Scale2Save initiative) to support FINCA Uganda on developing a business case for low-balance savings mobilization and usage for low-income savers in Uganda. FINCA Uganda launched a Mobile banking platform and also deployed and activated Digital Field Automation (DFA), which allows customers to open accounts remotely. On 13 April 2023, SCBF, in collaboration with FINCA Uganda, PHB Consultants and WSBI organised a webinar that aimed to understand the learnings and insights gathered from this project in Uganda. Webinar recording is available now.EventsMay 9, 2023Webinar - Digital health platform for increased financial inclusion in India : Insights and findings SCBF is co-funding a project by Saathealth – a digital health platform with Swiss Re Foundation to help address some of the key challenges that India has been facing in building financial resilience related to health, particularly for the “missing middle”. The Saathealth family health intervention reaches low-income customers with preventive health content in local languages using visual and interactive formats. On 4 May 2023, SCBF, in collaboration with Saathealth, organised a webinar to discuss on “Digital health platform for increased financial inclusion in India: Insights and findings”. Webinar recording is available now. EventsJune 2, 2020SCBF Participation in the FinDev Gateway Webinar on the Impact of Covid 19 On June 2, 2020, Boubacar Diallo, our Financial Inclusion / Education Specialist West Africa, participated in the FinDev Gateway webinar on the impact of Covid-19 n financial inclusion in West Africa.EventsOctober 9, 2023FIW 2023 : Unlocking Financial Inclusion- Harnessing AI and blockchain for a better future A recorded conversation between our Learning and Insights Manager, Yekbun Gurgoz, and Maurice Iwunze, Co-founder, SympliFi discussed on “Unlocking Financial Inclusion: Harnessing AI and Blockchain for a Better Future” aired during the Financial Inclusion Week 2023. Check the conversation recording here.EventsJanuary 17, 2024Webinar - Inclusive property insurance : bridging the gap to financial security On 6 December 2023, a joint webinar was organised by SCBF and ILO’s Impact Insurance Facility to discuss and gain insights from industry experts on the strategies that can help expand inclusive property insurance towards building a more inclusive and secure financial future. Webinar recording is available now.EventsNovember 15, 2023Webinar - How can low-income populations be financially included and effectively empowered? – Perspectives on client-centric approaches in Benin, Mali and Togo On 8 November 2023, SCBF, in collaboration with MicroSave Consulting, hosted a webinar featuring an in-depth analysis of the digitalisation of financial products and solutions. The session also focused on scaling up the self-help group methodology to enhance rural women’s access to finance. The recording of the webinar is now available. EventsFebruary 19, 2021Assessment of the Impact of Covid-19 in Asia and Africa – Reports and Webinar Recordings On 21 January 2021 and 28 January 2021, MicroSave Consulting (MSC) and SCBF hosted these webinars to share the interesting insights from a research conducted by MSC, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Metlife Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, and SCBF to to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs, farmers and CICO agents in Asia and Africa. Webinar recordings are available.EventsJuly 28, 2020Webinar Series by AskBFC – Digitizing MSME Finance Business & Finance Consulting (BFC), a SCBF member, hosted a series of webinars focused on digitizing MSME finance. Recording of the webinar is available.EventsJune 15, 2020Webinar (Recording) – Refugees in Times of Global Crisis On June 18, 2020, a webinar was organised by Financial Inclusion Forum UK and Opportunity International to discuss to examine the financial lives of refugees and IDPs during the COVID-19 crisis. Recording of the webinar is available.EventsJune 10, 2020Webinar – Lessons From AI-based Fraud Detection Model for Microinsurance Program On 18th June 2020, a webinar presented a case study of a joint project between Women’s World Banking and Lead Foundation in Egypt, funded by SCBF. The project aimed to improve the turnaround time (TAT) of insurance claims payment process with specific focus on making the fraud investigation process more efficient using new age technology tools. Recording of the webinar is available.EventsDecember 16, 2022Webinar - Scaling inclusive property insurance: Findings from market research in Kenya On 14 December 2022, SCBF, in collaboration with the ILO’s Social Finance Programme and Habitat for Humanity organised a webinar to unpack the relevance of and need for property insurance for boosting financial inclusion. The session brought together a diverse group of experts and two Kenya insurers presented their initial research into and experiences in serving emerging consumers with inclusive property insurance. Recording for the webinar is available now.EventsNovember 20, 2020Webinar Recording: Coping with Covid-19 – Recent Evidence from Fintech Startups and their Users Although the economic impacts of Covid-19 continue to evolve, recent evidence shows that inclusive fintech startups are adapting through new channels and cost-saving measures to meet users' changing needs. However, the data also suggests that users are struggling, with significant income drops and low savings levels. A webinar discussing these findings was held on 16 October 2020, and the recording is now available.EventsAugust 5, 2024Annual Report 2023: Fostering inclusive growth with catalytic finance Published Annual Report of 2023, sharing the milestones and outreach achieved by SCBF over these years since inception in 2011. It also shares it's future outlook and strategy for creating outsized impact.NewsMay 2, 2024MSD joins SCBF as 32nd member MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., in the United States and Canada joined SCBF as its 32nd member in April 2024NewsApril 16, 2024Novartis Foundation joins SCBF as its 31st member SCBF is pleased to welcome its newest and 31st member – the Novartis Foundation. NewsJune 4, 2020SCBF Joins the Inclusive Fintech 50 (IF50) Investor Circle The IF50 Investors Circle is a global network of investors that provides members with visibility into promising early-stage inclusive fintechs. SCBF is delighted to be a new member of the IF50 Investor Circle and is looking forward to interact with innovative inclusive fintech start-ups.NewsJune 30, 2020A Study to Understand the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Needs, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Behaviour of Micro and Small Enterprises in Asia and Africa MicroSave Consulting and SCBF are co-funding research to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the needs, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviour of micro and small enterprises in Asia and Africa. SCBF has co-funded the study NewsJune 10, 2020Two New SCBF Members SCBF is very excited to announce two new members CelsiusPro and Habitat for Humanity International Association. NewsJune 16, 2020Apply Now: The 2020 Inclusive Fintech 50 Application Is Now Open! NewsApril 27, 2020MIX and SCBF Partner to Support the Inclusive Fintech Industry’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis The fintech sector holds great promise and potential to move the needle on financial resilience and financial health for underserved populationsNewsJune 8, 2020Launching of our New Website and Logo NewsOctober 18, 2021Celebrating 10 years of SCBF NewsOctober 30, 2021[CLOSED] Request for Proposals: Caregiver replication outcome study Apply now! Call for proposals for outcome study on insurance, gender equity, and health outcomes for women in Morocco and Egypt is now open. SCBFNewsJanuary 31, 2022Request for Proposals: SCBF strategy enhancement and validation After 10 years of successfully improving financial systems to be inclusive and responsive to the needs of low-income clients, SCBF aims at making a strategicNewsOctober 12, 2020Four New SCBF Members SCBF is very excited to announce four new members 1to4 Foundation, Clarmondial, iGravity, and Seedstars to the SCBF family. Please join us in welcoming ourNewsOctober 21, 2020Introducing the 2020 Inclusive Fintech 50 Cohort Join us in congratulating Akiba on being selected for the 2020 Inclusive Fintech 50 cohort. Last year, Stonestep was selected for 2019 Inclusive Fintech 50NewsDecember 9, 2020New Strategic Partnership with Swiss Re Foundation SCBF is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Swiss Re Foundation to help realise the Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to build resilientNewsMarch 22, 2021The Continuation of the Strategic Partnership as a Core Donor with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) for the period of 2021 to 2024 SCBF is super pleased to announce our continued strategic partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) until the end of 2024. TheNewsApril 12, 2021BASE Joins SCBF as a New Member SCBF is very excited to announce a new member to the SCBF family: BASE (Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy) Established in 2001, BASE is aNewsJune 28, 2021Annual Report 2020 We have just published our 2020 Annual Report here. Read a co-message from our Chairwoman and CEO, see our impact in 2020 and since inception,NewsApril 14, 2021Continuation of Strategic Partnership with AGFUND SCBF and the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) are very happy to announce that the strategic partnership has been extended with additional funding. “AsNewsApril 13, 2021Updated SCBF Project Requirements With our continued strategic partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and funding for 2021 to 2024, SCBF has updated its projectNewsFebruary 10, 2022Closing the Protection Gap: Insights on emerging customer-centric approaches and public-private partnerships from our new member AXA The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, serving 105 million clients in 54 countries. As one of the largest globalNewsJuly 21, 2022MPower joins as SCBF’s 28th member SCBF is pleased to share that our member-base has been steadily growing as we welcome our newest member – MPower Ventures. MPower is a climateNewsFebruary 21, 2022Client stories: How remote coaching helped small entrepreneurs revive their businesses during the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it unprecedented challenges for society – beyond the imminent threat to people’s health and lives. Small businesses, in particular thoseNewsApril 27, 2022Iterating for climate resilence Designing digitally-enabled agriculture insurance that works for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe By 2030, 100 million people – who are currently economically self-sufficient – will stumbleNewsJuly 28, 2022SCBF joins the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) We are happy to announce that SCBF has joined the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) as a member. The GIIN is the leading nonprofit dedicated toNewsSeptember 22, 2022SCBF publishes the 2021 Annual Report 2021 was a challenging year on many fronts, with the enduring COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and ensuing global crises on social, political and economic frontsNewsNovember 4, 2022Climate adaptation: Responding to climate change with inclusive finance As thousands of delegates from all over the world gather in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt for COP27 to take action towards achieving the world’s collective climateNewsAugust 16, 2022[CLOSED] Request for Proposals: SCBF branding and website refresh Aligned with SCBF’s strategic pivot and vision for 2030, SCBF is looking for creative agencies or consultants to support the website and branding refresh. ThisNewsSeptember 20, 2023SCBF’s New strategy : A conversation with the CEO SCBF, through its innovative public-private platform with support from its 30 strong members, promotes financial inclusion of low-income clients, especially women, smallholder farmers, and MSMEs,NewsJanuary 16, 2023Global biotech leader Roche joins SCBF as the 29th member Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people whose out-of-pocket health expenses exceeded 10% of their household budget was on the rise, according toNewsJanuary 9, 2023SDC’s Diepak Elmer and IFC’s Patrick Luternauer join SCBF’s Board of Directors The SCBF team is pleased to introduce the two new Board Members who were elected by members during the 2022 Annual General Meeting in Zurich.NewsJune 21, 2023Driving resilience in the African continent The African continent is growing in prominence due to its immense potential across all spheres. While the region still lags compared to other regions inNewsMay 19, 2023Blue Marble joins SCBF as the 30th member SCBF is pleased to welcome its newest and 30th member – Blue Marble. Blue Marble is an insurtech with a mission to create socially impactful,NewsJuly 17, 20232022 Annual Report In 2022, the world continued to face a multitude of challenges, with each of them leading to a widening inequality gap and increasing global poverty.NewsNo items found. 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