CleanStart
supporting low-income households and micro-entrepreneurs to jump start their access to clean energy through microfinance.
In Focus
Global Thematic Initiatives
Inclusive and Equitable Local Development
unlocking domestic capital for public and private gender-responsive infrastructure projects
Local Cross-Border Initiatives
piloting new governance and financing mechanisms to support local governments in setting up cross-border initiatives
Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility
helping governments channel global climate adaptation financing to the local level
Making Access Possible
a diagnostic and programmatic framework to expand financial access for rural individuals, and micro and small businesses
MicroLead
developing, piloting and scaling deposit services for low income, rural populations, particularly women
Municipal Investment Finance
increasing capacity of local governments to address urbanization challenges through financing
Mobile Money for the Poor
supporting and cooperating with banks, mobile network operators and regulators to help them reach unbanked customers
Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme
increasing the number of low-income customers who adopt formal financial services
Shaping Inclusive Finance Transformations
accelerating financial inclusion and women’s economic participation in ASEAN
YouthStart
increasing access to financial services for low-income youth, with an emphasis on savings and financial education
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