Entries by Anais Pantzer
A new paradigm for international aid: how are financial service providers adapting to budget cuts?
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 […]
Strategic collaboration to strengthen agricultural financing in Africa
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 […]
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation at the World Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy in Bordeaux
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 […]
Strengthening financial inclusion in Malawi: a new partnership between the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Centenary Bank Malawi
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, […]
Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation at the African Inclusive Finance Week (SAM 2025)
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. […]