Resources on social finance
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Basic social protection
1.4 billion children globally missing out on basic social protection, according to latest data
14 February 2024
Fewer than 1-in-10 children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, education gaps, poor nutrition, poverty and inequality.
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ILO Social finance
ILO empowers microfinance staff to promote financial literacy among hosts and refugees
12 February 2024
The cadre of trainers trained on ILO's renowned financial education curriculum will strengthen the capacity of financial service providers to educate hosts and refugees and improve their access to financial services.
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Document
The just dimension of transition finance and related supporting tools
07 February 2024
The ILO is looking for a consultant to write a report reviewing the existing applications of the just dimension of transition finance and related supporting tools. Proposals must be submitted via email to socialfinance@ilo.org by 22 February 2024 (23:59 CET).
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International Day of Banks
Banks and insurers can play major role in creating just climate transition – new report says
04 December 2023
Private sector banks and insurers have a key role to play in promoting a just transition, according to a new ILO/UNEP report - published ahead of the International Day of Banks - that also offers guidance on practical strategies and actions.
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Learnings from case studies from Guatemala and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Developing an impact monitoring system for Sida’s guarantee instrument
30 November 2023
Credit guarantees can be a powerful instrument to achieve positive development results. This paper summarises findings from case studies, conducted in Guatemala and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and illustrates their contribution to our work co-designing an impact monitoring system for Sweden’s guarantee instrument.
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Social Protection
13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing
07 July 2023
International symposium highlighted progress made on sustainably financed social protection in 24 countries, and highlighted movements towards universal social protection.
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Publication
Social Finance Brief: KMBI's digitalization journey
08 December 2022
This brief features the microfinance NGO KMBI in the Philippines and a digital finance pilot for integrated risk management solutions. The brief includes lessons learned that can help other microfinance institutions.