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Congratulations to VisionFund Mexico on their 29th Anniversary
ByValentina PradoToday we congratulate VisionFund Mexico on their 29th anniversary. For nearly three decades, they have been building bridges to the financial well-being of families and communities of Mexico—empowering businesses, generating opportunities, and transforming lives with purpose. Cesar Castillo, CIO of Locfund Next, had the pleasure of joining them in person to celebrate this milestone and…
Strengthening Commitment to Gender Equality
ByValentina PradoThe Technical Assistance Component of Locfund Next recently concluded three successful projects focused on the promotion of gender equality. These initiatives were implemented by three microfinance institutions (MFIs) from Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Mexico, where more than 1,000 staff members were trained (52% female) in leadership with a gender equality focus. Gender strategies and policies were…
Sharing some of the key results of the Technical Support Component from 2025
ByBIM LtdIn 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 🌍…
3rd Edition of the Connect 2025 Forum
ByBIM LtdThe 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…
AI and Tokenization at the FinnLAC Forum 2025
ByBIM LtdOn 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…
Locfund Next Advisory Committee meeting
ByBIM LtdThe 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…
