We are launching a series of country highlights to showcase the progress and impact of initiatives across the globe. Each spotlight demonstrates how GIIF partners with local insurers, governments, and communities to expand access to inclusive insurance, strengthen financial resilience, and empower vulnerable populations to better manage risks and thrive in the face of climate and economic challenges. These highlights also provide a valuable opportunity to reflect on lessons learned and identify areas to improve our work and maximize impact. Zambia Country Highlights The first spotlight

GIIF August Newsletter 2025 features team news, events, blogs, highlights, and interviews.

How do we turn global knowledge into local action? Discover how the DRF Executive Education Program—under the WBG Academy—brought together 14 countries, global partners, and academic institutions to co-create solutions for disaster risk finance. This snapshot highlights key lessons, innovative tools, and the power of public-private partnerships to accelerate reforms. 👉 Click to explore the highlights and outcomes.

GIIF April Newsletter 2025 features team news, events, blogs, highlights, and interviews.

Discover the latest insights in the GIIF October Newsletter, featuring key developments in financial resilience and parametric insurance. Dive into our expert-led articles, event highlights, and the newest industry reports

Discover the latest insights in the GIIF October Newsletter, featuring key developments in financial resilience and parametric insurance. Dive into our expert-led articles, event highlights, and the newest industry reports

Date: October 14, 2024 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Location: Cairo, Egypt The session titled “The Role of Insurance in Advancing Financial Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Africa” took place in Cairo on October 14, 2024. This significant event brought together industry leaders to explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing Africa's agricultural sector. The panel included distinguished speakers: Florence Boupda, Global Banking and Insurance Manager at IFC; Dr. Islam Azzam, Vice Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority of Egypt; Dr. Corneille Karekezi, CEO of

GIIF July Newsletter 2024 features team news, events, blogs, highlights, and interviews.

The document provides an extensive overview of the collaborative efforts between the Advisory and Investment teams at IFC, emphasizing their support for innovative agricultural insurance initiatives in developing countries. It delves into the transformative impact of these initiatives, beginning with the initial backing of Kilimo Salama in Kenya, followed by the scaling-up phase and IFC's 2024 investment in Pula. Through interviews with key figures like Florence P. Boupda, Fatou Assah, and Zeeshan Vazeer, the document highlights the strategic role of advisory services in identifying clients

When women in agriculture and agribusiness have access to the right resources, entire communities thrive. Across the globe, women farmers and women entrepreneurs in the agribusiness sector share a deep desire to uplift their families and enhance their livelihoods. They aspire for opportunities that can transform their dreams into reality, a key one among others being access to essential financial services like agricultural insurance. As we celebrate Women's Month, we explore a collection of articles and stories of women who have directly benefited from GIIF's programs, showcasing their