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The Amigotchi program, one of the 10 most innovative social initiatives in 2016

Introducing Simón, the virtual character that trains employees in the BBVA Microfinance Foundation Group, and who has just been chosen…

“Philanthropy for development should be ethical and sustainable with measurable results”

Claudio González-Vega summarizes in 10 points what philanthropy for development should be like in 2030

UN celebrates progress in gender equality and sets out the next steps

The United Nations headquarters has been dressed since last Monday with the bright colors of the costumes of hundreds of women and…

Measuring social impact, the key to the success of microfinance

Financial inclusion and how technology can be its ally were the main themes of the 13th Annual Global Microfinance Forum,…

Banco ADOPEM is recognized for its contribution to gender equality

Banco ADOPEM has received the Award for Excellence in Leadership from Women’s World Banking for promoting gender diversity among its…

BBVAMF women: entrepreneurs in a present with a future

Latin America is a place with great difficulties for women, especially in financial inclusion, development, participation in the labor market…

Banco ADOPEM rewards its top employees

Banco ADOPEM’s “Outstanding Employee Awards Ceremony 2016” took place this month. This event recognized the work of 145 of the…

The challenge of running the “last mile” in the age of opportunity

In recent years, public and private organizations are increasingly working to eradicate poverty on a road beset with obstacles that…

ADOPEM Bank loan portfolio grows by more than 15% in 2016

The Savings and Credit Bank ADOPEM, serving vulnerable entrepreneurs in the Dominican Republic, increased its loan portfolio in 2016 by…

Public-private partnerships, the key to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

Zaragoza has become a meeting point for companies and institutions committed to their environment. For two days the fifth National…

Microfinance in the digital age, challenges and opportunities

The leading microfinance experts on the continent gathered in Barcelona for the European Microfinance Summit (EMS), where for two days…

Banco ADOPEM, the first private capital bank present throughout the whole country

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation bank in the Dominican Republic is now the first private capital bank present in every province…