ICR 2020-2025 wrapped: Access to Finance

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This leaflet provides you with a short overview of the ICR Facility’s approach to Access to Finance and how we put that in practice through a selection of interventions.

The leaflet shares key lessons for practitioners and an overview of our reports on this subject.

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Flagship Study: Access to Finance for Women-led MSMEs in the Caribbean (Upcoming)

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How DFIs in ACP Countries Use Alternative Collateral: Trends and Impact on Access to Finance for Women-Owned SMEs (Upcoming)

Across ACP countries, access to finance remains a major barrier for women-owned SMEs – often due to limited access to traditional forms of collateral. This study explores how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are increasingly using alternative forms of collateral, such as movable assets, receivables, and warehouse receipts. While these tools have not yet been deployed with […]

Enhancing Access to Finance for Women-Owned Enterprises

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Gender Inclusive Access to Finance Checklist

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Boosting the financial success of female entrepreneurs in Nigeria

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How Technical Assistance for Public Development Banks can be Transformational in Achieving National Climate and Gender Objectives

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Business Environment Reform for Supporting Young Entrepreneurs: Opportunities for the ACP Region

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