Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation at the African Inclusive Finance Week (SAM 2025)
The Foundation participated in African Inclusive Finance Week (SAT 2025), which was held in Nairobi from October 7 to 11. This major industry event brought together more than 1,200 actors inclusive finance from across the continent to discuss the challenges and the sector innovations.
SAM 2025 Nairobi, Kenya ©Philippe Lissac/GODONG
Present alongside numerous partners, the Foundation took part in several panels and workshops devoted to essential themes:
On the first day, the Foundation organized a workshop on the ’ Climate emergency and economic vulnerability : Spotlight on inclusive finance and insurance», with the participation of the MicroInsurance Network (MIN) and hosted by Hanadi TUTUNJI.
Later in the day, Edouard SERS and Philippe GUICHANDUT spoke and moderated a session on « Impact Bridges : Connecting Europe and Africa for a Sustainable Future», organized by Financing Innovation Tool (FIT).
On the second day, Khady FALL spoke in the workshop « When regulations change, who is left behind? – How are new regulations redefining inclusive finance in Africa? The case of UMOA», and Philippe GUICHANDUT spoke in the workshop « Prospective : mixed models and non-traditional financing possibilities».
Finally, on Thursday, the Foundation organized a workshop on the ’ Financial inclusion of forcibly displaced persons : what economic opportunities for displaced people, PSF and investors? », led by Hanadi TUTUNJI who also spoke later in the workshop « Climate Risk Coverage for Impact Investors »", organized by the MicroInsurance Network.
And finally, the Foundation organized a final workshop on the « Techno-Human : AI & Digital for Inclusive and Human Finance in Africa».
The discussions highlighted several strong trends:
- Digital transformation, which opens new perspectives for reaching rural populations, while highlighting the importance of the human connection in customer relations.
- Climate finance, which has become an essential lever for strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities in the face of environmental shocks.
- Mixed finance, combining public and private capital, as a key driver of sustainable financing and attracting responsible investments.
For the Foundation, committed to supporting microfinance institutions and social enterprises in Africa—which represent more than 50 % of its partners and 40 % of its portfolio—this edition of the SAM was an opportunity to strengthen ties, listen to the needs on the ground and reaffirm its commitment to more inclusive and resilient finance.
