Locfund Next Investor Meeting

The 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…

It was a pleasure to welcome Jose Carlos Villena from COFIDES to La Paz, where we continued to explore opportunities of collaboration with the European Union, along with BIM Ltd. and Locfund Next. 🌎 Our region needs it:Latin America and the Caribbean, including Bolivia, require more action and commitment to reduce poverty. Financial inclusion is…

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 🌍…

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…