The global landscape of international aid is undergoing profound transformation. With a reduction of 7.4 million % in 2024 and even steeper cuts expected in 2025, many development sectors are under strain—but few as much as financial inclusion. A new field survey, conducted by the Foundation […]
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, ACRE Africa, and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance) have signed a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening access to finance and insurance for smallholder farmers across the African continent. This collaboration brings together three organizations with complementary expertise: ACRE Africa, a leading agricultural insurance broker specializing in the design […]
From October 29 to 31, 2025, the city of Bordeaux hosted the World Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy (GSEF) for the first time in France. This major international event brought together more than 10,000 participants from five continents: elected officials, leaders, experts, field workers, representatives of development agencies and organizations […]
On October 13, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Centenary Bank Malawi (CBLM), a member of the Centenary Group, signed a Declaration of Intent marking a significant step in the development of inclusive finance in Malawi. This partnership aligns with the shared mission of both institutions to promote inclusive financial services, […]
The Foundation participated in the African Inclusive Finance Week (SAM 2025), held in Nairobi from October 7 to 11. This major industry event brought together more than 1,200 inclusive finance stakeholders from across the continent to discuss the sector's challenges and innovations. […]
