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Impact Report: what we’ve learned and what we’ve achieved
Landmark fund launched to help protect textile industry jobs in Ethiopia as COVID-19 slows manufacturing demand
The fund is an international collaboration between the UK, Germany and Ethiopia that will protect some of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable workers Addis Ababa, 29 October 2020: A landmark fund set...
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. ...
Impact of COVID-19 on the insurance sector in Ghana, Malawi & Zimbabwe
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
What we’ve achieved
130
regulations and policies developed to strengthen financial markets across Sub-Saharan Africa.
28
countries supported with financial sector development programming.
5.47m
individuals have improved access to financial services across the region; 40% of whom are women.
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.