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Zambia Gender Mainstreaming Stakeholders’ Workshop

Zambia Gender Mainstreaming Stakeholders’ Workshop

25
Feb
Author:
Sameera Ahmad Aideed Hassan
The three-day workshop brought together key stakeholders in Zambia’s insurance industry to advance gender-inclusive insurance solutions. The first day featured a morning session for CEOs of insurance companies, while the next two days engaged technical staff in a deeper discussion. As part of the Zambia Inclusive Insurance Program, IFC is supporting the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) in developing a gender mainstreaming strategy and action plan to make insurance products more accessible and relevant, particularly for women. The workshop aimed to gather feedback on the strategy while
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Building Resilience: How IFC, PIA, Mayfair Insurance & ZEP-RE Are Expanding Climate Insurance in Zambia

Droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures are putting smallholder farmers in Zambia at risk, causing crop losses, income instability, and food insecurity. To address this, IFC – International Finance Corporation and its partners are working to provide climate insurance to over 1.5 million farmers, helping them recover faster from climate shocks. Through the Zambia Inclusive Climate Insurance Project, this funding is offering critical support amid Southern Africa’s worst El Niño-driven dry spell in over a century. In this video, farmers Ednah and Chrispine share their firsthand experiences
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Explore January’s GIIF Quarterly Newsletter

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
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Ms. Hope Murera, MD and CEO of ZEP-RE, and Sergio Pimenta, Vice President at IFC, signing a partnership agreement with pan-African reinsurer ZEP-RE during the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) in Morocco

IFC and ZEP-RE Join Forces to Expand Digitally-Driven Insurance Access for Farmers

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Country:
Morocco
At the Africa Financial Summit 2024 in Casablanca, IFC and pan-African reinsurer ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) signed a partnership agreement to launch digital insurance solutions for smallholder farmers and agri-SMEs. Sergio Pimenta, IFC Vice President for Africa, signed the agreement on behalf of IFC, reinforcing the commitment to financial inclusion and climate resilience across the continent. IFC thanked Ms. Hope Murera, ZEP-RE MD & CEO, and the entire ZEP-RE team for their unwavering support in advancing financial protection for Africa’s farmers and agri-sector businesses. Read the
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30
Jan

Insights from the ICII 2024: Advancing Inclusive Insurance for Empowerment and Resilience

Doris E. Ibekwe, IFC Consultant
From October 21–25, 2024, over 500 global experts convened in Kathmandu, Nepal, for the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance (ICII). The event united stakeholders from 43 countries to explore pathways for accelerating the growth and viability of inclusive insurance in emerging markets. With discussions ranging from climate risk and gender-focused strategies to digital innovation and microinsurance trends, the ICII offered a vital platform to advance the agenda of inclusive insurance as a tool for economic resilience and empowerment. Inclusive Insurance: A Catalyst for Sustainable
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IFC FIG Hosts Inaugural Africa Agri-Finance Meeting in Casablanca

IFC FIG Hosts Inaugural Africa Agri-Finance Meeting in Casablanca

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Country:
Morocco
Last December 2024, IFC hosted its inaugural Agri-Finance meeting in Casablanca, bringing together IFC FIG Africa Clients and Partners for a day and a half of learning, networking, and knowledge exchange. The event centered on the critical role AgTech companies play in advancing food security and agricultural productivity across Africa. Discussions focused on how innovative technologies, including data and AI, can enhance financial inclusion for farmers, address food security challenges, and drive sustainable agricultural practices. John Kamara , founder of Afya Rekod shared valuable insights
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Strategic Partnership for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire

Strategic Partnership for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire

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Country:
Côte d'Ivoire
On December 2, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a Consortium of Insurers—comprising Atlantique Assurances, SanlamAllianz, and AXA—signed a groundbreaking cooperation agreement under the IFC’s Global Inclusive Insurance Program (GIIF), co-financed by the BMZ. This partnership aims to enhance the resilience of Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural sector by providing tailored and accessible insurance solutions to smallholder farmers and SMEs, addressing risks from climate-induced challenges such as droughts, floods, and erratic weather. With a target to
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Zambia Agriculture Index Insurance Training

Shaping Zambia’s Agricultural Future Through Insurance Training

21
Nov
The agriculture sector in Zambia contributes to the livelihoods of more than 70 percent of the population. Additionally, about 66 percent of the labor force in Africa is engaged in agriculture. Smallholder farmers account for at least 80 percent of all food production in the region. These farmers are essential for food security, livelihoods, and social stability in rural areas. However, they often have limited capacity to cope with shocks. Therefore, promoting the development of agricultural index insurance to mitigate key risks is highly relevant. Building on its vision to enhance food
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Official Handover of Pakistan’s CDRFI Request for Support to Global Shield
24
Jan

The Global Shield in 2024: Milestones and Future Prospects Unveiled during COP29

Global Shield’s Vision for Climate Resilience In 2024, the Global Shield against Climate Risks continued its mission of addressing financial protection gaps in climate-vulnerable countries through innovative pre-arranged finance mechanisms. This G7-V20 initiative reaffirms its commitment to building resilience against climate and disaster risks, marking significant milestones and setting ambitious goals for the future. Key Achievements in 2024 Ghana’s First Drought Insurance Policy Through an inclusive, country-led process coordinated by the Global Shield Secretariat, the African Risk Capacity
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At the 2024 Africa Financial Summit, IFC’s Florence Boupda Ngueda
27
Jan

AFIS 2024: Beyond Traditional Insurance – Reaching Africa’s Informal Sector

Florence Boupda Ngueda , IFC-FIG Global Sector Manager for Insurance, Housing and DARP, joined over 1,000 financial industry leaders at the 2024 Africa Financial Summit , held in December 2024 in Morocco. The two-day event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders – including bankers, insurers, fintech representatives, capital markets experts, mobile money operators, as well as policymakers and regulators from across Africa and beyond – to explore innovative approaches to building a resilient financial services industry across the continent. A highlight of the event was the panel
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