In addition to the milestones achieved by Locfund Next, our Technical Support Component has successfully managed over 70 projects across 34 Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in 13 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. These projects spanned all strategic areas of the facility, each designed to strengthen the institutional framework of the sector: 🌱 ESG 🌍…
The third edition of this important forum, created by BIM and Locfund Next, was a resounding success this November in Panama City. More than 140 inclusive finance leaders from 16 countries gathered to share experiences and best practices on regional trends, capital markets, digital innovation, and impact microfinance. Over three days, we discussed key topics…
On November 5th, more than 60 participants from 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries gathered for a session held as part of the FinnLAC Forum 2025. It was a space for exchange, learning, and collaboration, and an enriching day where ideas, experiences, and visions about the future of AI and its application in the microfinance…
The Locfund Next Advisory Committee meeting took place in New York, highlighting the facility’s reach with more than 53 microfinance institutions financed across 14 countries. We deeply appreciate the participation of Heidi Achong, Thomas Luger, Eric Van den Bosch, Felix Knidlberger and Rolando Sahonero, who reaffirmed their strong commitment to promoting financial inclusion in Latin…
The Lenders Meeting of Locfund Next took place in Vienna, kindly hosted by Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG – OeEB. It was a real pleasure to meet Sabine Gaber, CEO and Member of the Executive Board of OeEB, and exchange insights on the microfinance landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite the challenges in some countries,…
BIM has become a signatory company of the WEPs (Women’s Empowerment Principles). This achievement continues to demonstrate our commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, both internally at BIM and externally, with our portfolio of microfinance institutions at Locfund and MiLac. WEPs is considered a fundamental tool to promote inclusive policies, practices and strategies that…