Events
Oct
21
Year:
2026
The GIIF Program will host a knowledge exchange session titled “Coping with Climate and Disaster Risks” at the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance (ICII) 2026, taking place in Rwanda this October. As climate and disaster risks intensify, communities, farmers, and small businesses face growing uncertainty. This session responds to the need for practical solutions that strengthen financial resilience, with a focus on how collaboration between governments, development partners, insurers, and lenders can support both recovery and long-term stability. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 21
Apr
16
Year:
2026
Bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners, this high-level event, held in collaboration with the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), examined how insurance and risk financing can serve as critical tools for resilience in a context of increasing uncertainty. Discussions focused on how well-designed insurance solutions can help protect vulnerable households and businesses, support fiscal stability, and enable faster recovery from shocks while contributing to broader development objectives. The event featured high-level speakers including Her Majesty Queen
Feb
24
Year:
2026
Strengthening the foundations of agricultural and climate insurance across Africa requires more than technical knowledge, it requires collaboration, shared learning, and sustained investment in people. With this vision in mind, the Global Inclusive Insurance Facility (GIIF), in collaboration with the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), launched Phase 1 of the Capacity Building and Development for Agricultural and Climate Insurance training series. First Stop: Kigali The journey began in Kigali, Rwanda, where the first session for English-speaking countries took place on 24–25 February 2026
Feb
17
Year:
2026
On 17 February 2026, the Gender and Disaster Risk Finance Dialogues featured Dr. Humaira Hansrod (Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist and Research Lead at Oxford Policy Management), who presented an intersectional framework for Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI). Moving beyond traditional gender analysis, the discussion highlighted how overlapping factors (such as social norms, geography, and access to resources) shape vulnerability and access to financial protection. The framework offers a more practical way to connect diagnosis with design, supporting more inclusive
Nov
4
Year:
2025
During the 21st SIRC in Singapore, IFC hosted a private panel discussion on resilience and insurance, bringing together global experts to explore how financial innovation can help close protection gaps and strengthen climate resilience in emerging markets. 🎙️ The session opened with welcoming remarks from Katia Daude Gonçalves, IFC Country Manager for Singapore & Brunei, followed by opening insights from Allen Forlemu, Regional Head of Industry & Director, FIG Asia Pacific & Interim Regional Vice President, IFC. Together, they set the stage for a dynamic conversation on how IFC is driving
Oct
21
Year:
2026
The GIIF Program will host a knowledge exchange session titled “Coping with Climate and Disaster Risks” at the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance (ICII) 2026, taking place in Rwanda this October. As climate and disaster risks intensify, communities, farmers, and small businesses face growing uncertainty. This session responds to the need for practical solutions that strengthen financial resilience, with a focus on how collaboration between governments, development partners, insurers, and lenders can support both recovery and long-term stability. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 21