As part of a report on responsible finance, Admical met in April with Eric Campos, Managing Director of the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and CSR Director of Crédit Agricole SA. This was an opportunity to discuss the prospects and challenges of the inclusive finance sector. A spotlight on this interview, available in full […]
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation has published its 2018 Integrated Report, which highlights the highlights, key figures, and projects developed with its partners. 2018 was an important year for the Foundation. It marked the Foundation's 10th anniversary with several commemorative events celebrated alongside its partners and […]
The publication of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan anchors the Foundation's positioning around three priority areas: consolidating our expertise and offerings in microfinance, strengthening the resilience of rural economies, and promoting social impact in the financial sector. Created in 2008 by the joint initiative of Crédit Agricole SA management […]
Solidarity Banker is a new type of volunteer mission abroad offered to Group employees on behalf of microfinance institutions or social impact companies, partners of the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation. Three missions are available: one "digital" in Senegal, one "HR / management" in Cambodia […]
By Hélène Keraudren Baube, Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation Led by Harvard Business School and ACCION, the Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance Program is a 5-day intensive course designed to reflect on the progress and challenges of the sector. This year, Hélène Keraudren-Baube, Chief Financial Officer of the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation […]
On April 9, Philippe Guichandut, Director of Inclusive Finance Development at the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, participated in a webinar organized by Convergences and FinDev Gateway. The goal of this webinar was to explore the profitability of microfinance, focusing on three key issues: Why invest in microfinance? Between financial profitability and performance […]
On April 1, the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and the European Investment Bank (EIB) held a roundtable discussion in Paris on the topic of developing rural economies and strengthening microfinance in Africa through the EIB. Representatives of both institutions shared a common objective: to […]
During the first quarter of 2019, the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation stepped up its presence with its African partners by granting five new financings, notably in the form of senior loans. At the end of March 2019, it had 40 partners in Sub-Saharan Africa, representing 42% of the total outstanding amount. The Foundation thus granted […]
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation has received a €12 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) equivalent in CFA francs to support the development of microfinance in West Africa. This funding in local currency is a true recognition for the Foundation, which will be able to expand its presence in Africa. The […]
From March 11th to 15th, the Banque de France organized the seminar “Consumer Protection, Financial Inclusion and Education.” The objective of this seminar was to highlight the missions carried out by a central bank in the areas of financial services consumer protection, financial inclusion, and financial education. These missions aim to improve information […]
