Entries by Marie Laumont

Foundation Letter No. 32 is now available

The Foundation is publishing its Quarterly Letter #32 in which it presents its 2019-2022 strategic plan. For almost a year, the Foundation has been working on preparing this medium-term reflection and to do so, it has listened and exchanged with its administrators, partners, microfinance institutions and social enterprises, donors […]

Responsible finance serving the general interest

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 Foundation publishes its 2018 Integrated Report

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 Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation publishes its 2019-2022 strategic plan

The publication of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan anchors the Foundation's positioning around three priority areas: consolidating our expertise and offering 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 Bankers Missions in Senegal, Cambodia and Kenya

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 […]

Inclusive Finance at Harvard Business School

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 […]

[Webinar] What are the profitability levels for microfinance?

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 […]

The Foundation and the EIB join forces to promote microfinance in Africa

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 […]

The Foundation makes five investments in Africa

During the first quarter of 2019, the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation intensified its presence with its African partners by granting 5 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. The Foundation thus granted, […]

EIB grants €12 million loan to Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation

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 […]