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We work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets.
We work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets.
We work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets.

Latest stories

COVID-19 – a statement from the CEO

Friends and colleagues, COVID-19 represents an unprecedented challenge for all of us, including those of us working in developing markets to build a sustainable future for the poor. ...

Viability of gender bonds in sub-Saharan Africa

Much more than a savings group: the wider value of groups for urban youth

Agency banking transforming markets and financial access: the case of Fidelity Bank

The impact of COVID-19 on African insurance markets

Kenya ought to review its tax incentive model

How to fill the remittance gaps left by COVID-19

Latest opportunities

Securities and Exchange Commission ICT Transformation – Technical Resident Advisor

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Regional Coordinator – Egypt and North Africa

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Regional Coordinator – WAEMU

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Country Coordinator – Ghana

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Country Coordinator – Sierra Leone

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Country Coordinator – Zimbabwe

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Analyst – Strategy & Advocacy

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Established in 2012, FSD Africa is funded by UK aid from the UK government, with a mandate to transform financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa.

What we’ve achieved

123

regulations and policies developed to strengthen financial markets across Sub-Saharan Africa.

28

countries supported with financial sector development programming.

4,215,511

individuals have improved access to financial services across the region; 41% of whom are women.

Our work

Where we work

FSD Africa has a mandate to drive change across sub-Saharan Africa. We work in over 28 countries across the region, with a growing specialism in operating in fragile and conflict-affected states.

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