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25 June 2026 News

Path to Growth: a framework to improve access to finance for Rwandan SMEs

In Rwanda, access to finance remains a major challenge for many SMEs. To address this, ADA and LuxDev have developed the Path to Growth, a framework within the KIFC project (Kigali International Financial Centre) that goes beyond supporting SMEs on an individual basis.
17 June 2026 News

When economic opportunities open a pathway to autonomy

In Senegal’s Groundnut Basin, three women’s groups supported through ADA’s Young People and Green Jobs programme not only developed new income-generating activities but have also demonstrated a strong capacity for ownership and initiative.
17 June 2026 News

A solution to manage impact data for the financial inclusion sector in Central America and the Dominican Republic

The Central American Microfinance Network (REDCAMIF) and ADA are implementing a project to strengthen the transparency and facilitate the collection of impact data within the inclusive finance sector in partnership with ONU Mujeres, Prodel and Working Capital for Community Needs (WCCN).
12 June 2026

ADA publishes a Climate Resilience Finance Operational Taxonomy for Central America and the Dominican Republic

The initiative was developed in the context of the projects implemented under the Inclusive Climate Finance Initiative (ICFI). 
Copyright: Afroto
09 June 2026

Call for projects in food security and nutrition will benefit 11 agri-SMEs and cooperatives

Seven new technical assistance projects submitted by five entities in support of 11 beneficiary organisations will be co-financed by the SSNUP programme. This is the outcome of a call for projects on food security and improved nutrition by the SSNUP programme coordinator ADA in January 2026. 

03 June 2026 News

Interview with Philippe Guichandut: Attracting more impact investment to agriculture in Africa

The online session of the Agricultural and Rural Finance training programme (FAR Africa) took place from 13 April to 15 May 2026. It brought together 140 professionals representing 118 organisations from 27 African countries.
Copyright: in Venture
28 May 2026

How a cascade training approach empowered smallholder farmers in Benin

Almost 2,500 smallholder farmers in Benin received training in financial literacy and sustainable agricultural practices. The results were clear: an increase in engagement and learning capacities on the one hand, and in production and revenues on the other hand.

26 May 2026 News

Agricultural and climate finance: first online FAR regional training session held in Central America

The first regional online session of the Agricultural and Rural Finance Training Programme (FAR) for finance professionals in Central America and the Caribbean has just been completed.
26 May 2026 News

Impact finance: ADA aims to reach 1.5 million vulnerable people by 2030

For over thirty years, ADA has been working alongside vulnerable communities across the Global South with a clear objective: to expand access to financial tools that can help reduce economic vulnerability.
29 April 2026

Impact enterprises in Rwanda: structuring an ecosystem for more inclusive growth

In Rwanda, ADA contributes to developing an ecosystem of impact enterprises that respond to social and environmental challenges in an economically viable manner, while supporting the country’s economic transformation ambitions.