What does it take to increase incomes for low-income women?
Join us on 21 May as we share lessons from working with 11 enterprises across Kenya and discuss what’s working in practice.
Register: https://t.co/W9a7Ii0qyz
📢Announcement
@BFAGlobal@cariboudigital & @MicroSave have launched a new open global coalition w/ a collective ambition to bring meaningful AI solutions to 100 million people by 2030, and mobilizing at least $100 million in catalytic funding. Learn more: https://t.co/QlKlrtHxhS
UNIDO, BFA Global & the Catalyst Fund, with funding from FSD Africa & the GEF released a new research brief showing how designed climate solutions by women can unlock wider markets, mobilize sustainable investment and build community resilience in Africa👉 https://t.co/n1eRce2A5B
At BFA Global, we've seen waves of tech optimism from mobile money to digital ID to embedded finance. Each time, success depended more on intent and empathy than on the tech itself. AI is no different. It'll be as inclusive as we make it.
Read more: https://t.co/4gQp0BATTQ
We're thrilled to share that our Managing Director, Prateek Shrivastava, will speak at the #FinnLACSummit on Nov 5 in the panel “Leaving No One Behind: Last Mile and Rural Populations.” Join us to explore how sustainable finance can expand opportunity.
🔗 https://t.co/VIBv1kySyU
How can inclusive finance help communities and institutions withstand intensifying climate shocks in Latin America?
Join the CIFAR Alliance at #FIW2025 to explore solutions for resilience and adaptation.
📅 Oct 6 | ⏰ 6:45–7:15 pm UTC
👉 Register: https://t.co/W28rZ0uGTM
Could AI unlock better jobs for millions of “hidden” workers? In emerging markets, mobile money agents, delivery riders & community health workers power economies yet often go unseen. Our @AmoloNgweno explores how AI can boost their productivity & incomes.
https://t.co/BN7ixBEl3S
At BFA Global, we're exploring how AI can drive innovation & inclusive growth in emerging markets. We see its potential to strengthen livelihoods, financial health & climate resilience.
We'll be at The AI Conference in San Francisco on Sept 17. If you'll be there let's connect!
Wondering if your startup is the right fit for TECA Nigeria’s Heat Action Wave? Watch our Info Session to learn about:
*Program timeline & eligibility
*Seed capital, venture-building, mentorship & technical support
https://t.co/651wdFq6u6
Apply by Sept 16: https://t.co/gNslx1Nioy
Applications are OPEN for the TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) in Nigeria!
$1.1M is committed to support 12 ventures tackling extreme & chronic heat risks.
Early-stage innovators, this is for you!
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https://t.co/o1otECs8LS
At #SMEFinanceForum 2025, our CEO, @AmoloNgweno, will participate in a roundtable on “Unlocking Growth Potential for Informal MSMEs.”
📍 Room 1 | 15 Sept | 3–4:30 PM
Let’s connect to discuss how inclusive finance drives growth for MSMEs.
Are you building solutions to tackle extreme heat in Nigeria? ☀️
Join our TECA Nigeria Info Session this Thu, Sept 4 at 12:00 PM WAT to learn how we support climate-focused entrepreneurs.
🔗 Register: https://t.co/Cmlh2sITmb
We're looking for a Senior Venture Builder to help us back the next generation of jobtech startups in Morocco & Egypt.
If you're passionate about accelerating startups, building inclusive digital work ecosystems, & driving real impact, apply here: https://t.co/HQ7SBhiBQ5
AI is booming, yet only a fraction of investment reaches emerging markets.
Our new report "Behind the Buzz" shows how innovators in Africa, Latin America & South Asia are using AI to solve urgent challenges & drive sustainable growth.
Read it here: https://t.co/2rKM8ryBYb
Reliable energy, cold storage & transport are daily struggles for millions in Africa. Climate tech startups are turning these challenges into opportunities. Meet the 10 bold ventures in our Aug newsletter → https://t.co/CkttMezszj
Earlier this week at #Ai42025, we launched our new report on what AI really looks like in emerging markets.
Discover how innovators in Africa, Latin America & South Asia are using AI to tackle real-world challenges, boost jobs & drive growth.
Read here: https://t.co/2rKM8ry48D
@JobtechAlliance has invested in Africa AI & Avala, two companies proving African digital work can be competitive, high-quality & fair. The companies offer data labelling to 3D/LiDAR annotation while creating dignified jobs, fair pay & career growth.
https://t.co/cnemzqjuiF
🚀 Heading to Ai4 2025 in Las Vegas!
Our CEO, @AmoloNgweno, will connect with leaders using AI to drive impact in emerging markets. We'll also launch our new report on AI adoption, startup trends & funding flows in the Global South.
📩 DM for a copy & Vegas invite.
This week at #FIF2025, BFA Global's TECA Director Tyler Ferdinand will join key sessions on climate resilience for vulnerable communities. Catch him July 25 (1–2 PM) & July 26 (12–1 PM) for insights on partnerships driving climate-smart solutions! https://t.co/BkS6DGmOiA
Over 10 million youth enter Africa's workforce each year, but only 3 million formal jobs are created. 93% of young Nigerians rely on multiple gigs or small businesses to get by, often without security or benefits. Read more in this piece: https://t.co/byjpxi203w
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