Tag: Bangladesh

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Client Story
18 Dec. 2019

Financial Inclusion and Job Skills Transform the Lives of Women in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Jobs, UNDP, Women
During a visit to Bangladesh in July 2019, the Special Advocate meets with beneficiaries of a government program supported by UNDP known as SWAPNO. Photo credit: UNDP
Client Story
16 Dec. 2019

New Digital Platforms Expand Financial Options for Rural Dwellers in Bangladesh

a2i, Bangladesh, digital
During a July 2019 country visit to Bangladesh, the UNSGSA speaks with users and agents of a2i's new integrated digital platform known as ekPay, as well as ekShop, the latter of which enables a2i to facilitate entrepreneurship online. Photo credit: Robin Utrecht
News
12 Jul. 2019

Financial Inclusion for Women, Public Goods in Focus During UNSGSA Queen Máxima Visit to Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Country visits
News
10 Jul. 2019

UNSGSA Queen Máxima to visit Bangladesh to promote access to financial services

Bangladesh
Bangladesh UNDP UNSGSA Queen Máxima July 2019.
Client Story
15 Jun. 2016

Stitching a Thread into Bangladesh's Economy

Bangladesh, Financial inclusion, SMEs
Jharna Islam has built a thriving small business, and plans to expand further.
Client Story
22 Mar. 2016

In Bangladesh, Bringing Financial Inclusion to Rural Doorsteps

Access to finance, Bangladesh, Financial inclusion, Financial services, Rural
Sreemoti Josna Rani Dash opened a bank account at the Access to Information center near where she lives. Here she can conduct a broad range of basic transactions without traveling long distances. Photo credit: Ismail Ferdous/UNSGSA
Client Story
17 Nov. 2015

Financial Inclusion: More Than Money

Bangladesh
In Rajbari, Nilima (far right) checked on her mobile money account after a visit to the bKash agent. Her friend Farzana (left) came with her to open an account, accompanied by Nilima's mother.
Country Visit
12 Nov. 2015

Special Advocate Visits Bangladesh to Promote Access to Financial Services

digital technology, Financial inclusion, Microfinance, National strategies, Bangladesh
Speech
20 Feb. 2014

Reaching the Poorest

Bangladesh, Development Goals, Diverse financial services, Ethiopia, India, Financial inclusion, Savings, Partnerships, Poverty
Speech
5 Oct. 2011

People, Planet and Profit Together: The roles of inclusive finance, business and knowledge in sustainable development

Bangladesh, Development Agenda, Netherlands, Water, Health, Energy, Environment, Mexico
Speech
27 Jan. 2011

Investor Principles for Inclusive Finance: How Investors Can Contribute to Building Vibrant and Responsible Financial Systems

Bangladesh, Liberia, Responsible finance, SME finance, UN PIIF
Speech
22 Sep. 2009

Remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative Finance Dinner

Bangladesh, Development Agenda, Financial inclusion, Microfinance, Rwanda, Savings