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28 July 2026 News

Benin: Driving the green transition through inclusive finance

With the support of ADA and LuxDev, Benin's National Microfinance Fund (FNM) recently launched a Green Credit refinancing facility for microfinance institutions (MFIs).
Hand sifting coffee
20 July 2026

A coffee producer attracts a new buyer thanks to upgraded certification

Tropic, a Rwandan coffee producer, aggregator and exporter, had to upgrade the certification of its farmers and cooperative network to the new Rainforest Alliance (RFA) standards. The challenge was to do it quickly and cost-effectively to keep the business stable. The solution to the challenge came through a project co-funded by SSNUP in support of Alterfin.

14 July 2026 Interviews

Interview with Rasmey Chhun (Investisseurs & Partenaires): Financing agri-SMEs to strengthen agricultural value chains in Africa

Rasmey Chhun has worked in private equity for SMEs in Africa for more than eight years, with field experience in countries such as Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal.
Shea butter.
08 July 2026

How a cosmetics company and a fertiliser producer adopted socially and environmentally responsible practices

The right diagnosis and assessment at two very different companies in Mali enabled the adoption of socially responsible and environmentally sustainable practices, improvements in working conditions, the upgrade of internal processes, and led to cost cuts.

03 July 2026 News

ADA launches 12 projects in Central America and Dominican Republic to help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change

Vulnerable populations in one of the regions of the world which is most affected by climate change will have increased access to finance and will be able to adopt climate adaptation solutions and strengthen their resilience. 
A farmer milking a cow. ©Katumba Badru Sultan
30 June 2026

The Maziwa ‘Milk’ loan and technical assistance that helped increase dairy farmers’ productivity

A tailored loan product, combined with technical assistance, helped dairy farmers in Kenya increase milk production and earnings and improve their quality of life.

29 June 2026 News

ADA supported more than 430,000 people in 2025

According to its 2025 annual report, ADA helped more than 430,000 vulnerable people to benefit from financial, technical or entrepreneurial support, market access or access to renewable energy.
29 June 2026 News

ADA showcases its activities in Latin America

ADA recently presented its activities in Latin America at various events, in particular at the Conferencia de Microfinanzas de América Central y el Caribe organised by the Central American and Caribbean Microfinance Network (REDCAMIF) and REDOMIF.
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.