This post is the second of a two-part series; the first blog shared details of the pilot launch and the hypothesis we set out to prove. Written by Victoria Clause, Pilot Manager for Mercy Corps Ventures and Manager at Mercy Corps AgriFin, and Ken Kou, Web3 and Pilot Lead at…

Mercy Corps Ventures and Fonbnk launch a new pilot to accelerate access to the digital economy, swapping prepaid airtime for digital currencies while training a new generation of users on financial literacy and Web3 skills. This post is the first of a two-part series; the second blog will share key…

As ReFi innovators and investors, how do we bring in the startups that aren’t crypto-native but have an important role to play? We talk to RangeCarbon, Cinch Markets, Casa Real, and ACRE Africa in the second episode of our Twitter Space series exploring Web3. Adoption is one of the biggest…

In a new four-part article series, we share deep insights on the impacts of climate shocks on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in two markets in Africa. Innovators have driven rapid progress to serve micro-retailers in the last seven years. Now, we must leverage these digital platforms to right-fit…

In a new four-part article series, we share deep insights on the impacts of climate shocks on small businesses in two markets in Africa, and the tools needed to drive their resilience in the face of increasingly severe disruptions. …

In a new four-part article series, we share deep insights on the impacts of climate shocks on small businesses in two markets in Africa, and the tools needed to drive their resilience in the face of increasingly severe disruptions. …

In a new four-part article series, we share deep insights on the impacts of climate shocks on small businesses in two markets in Africa, and the tools needed to drive their resilience in the face of increasingly severe disruptions. …

What do we mean when we talk about a ‘ReFi Revolution’? And frankly, why should we care? We talk to Regen Foundation and Climate Collective in our first-ever Twitter Space. At the intersection of climate and crypto is one of the most exciting and quickly evolving markets: regenerative finance (ReFi). …

A new opportunity brief from the CIFAR Alliance Carbon Finance Working Group. Original post via CIFAR Alliance, Oct 19, 2022. In Africa, almost half a billion people, or 48% of the population, depend on nature for their livelihoods. This heavy reliance on natural resources makes individuals and households particularly vulnerable…