Colombia

MSMEs: the backbone of the Latin-American economy

On the outskirts of Lima, Lucy García, a BBVAMF entrepreneur, runs one of the micro-enterprises that, when combined with medium-sized…

Peru has already won the World Cup

It has been a very tough competition against Colombia, after beating Nigeria, Uruguay and Switzerland in a world cup designed…

One of BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s sustainable finance programs, among the best 500 initiatives in Iberoamerica

The Finanzas Rurales y Ambiente-FRA (Rural and Environmental Finance), implemented by the Dominican institution of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF),…

Asobancaria highlights Bancamía’s initiative on financial education as a successful case example

Bancamía’s financial education program ‘Echemos Números’ (Let’s do the figures) has been highlighted among 12 successful cases recounting on banking initiatives.…

Bancamía advances financial inclusion in post-conflict territories

Bancamía expands its service coverage in Colombia with the opening of a new branch office in San Vicente del Caguán,…

Ambitions know no borders

A secluded territory does not stop Bancamía from building a branch office, as long as there are entrepreneurs longing for…

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation carries the voice of its female entrepreneurs to the United Nations

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF), together with the diplomatic delegates from Spain, Colombia and UN Women, has gathered key international…

Bancamía signs an agreement for gender equality in Colombia

According to the PAR 2017 Ranking, in Colombia, women receive 22% less salary than men. The PAR Community was launched…

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation together with the United Nations, promotes more just and inclusive societies

The SDG Fund’s latest report, “Business and the SDG 16: Contributing to peaceful, just and inclusive societies” examines the relationship…

Jordi Roca ends his quest for the best cacao with entrepreneurs from Bancamía

Jordi Roca, considered the best pastry chef in the world, made Colombia his last stop in Latin America as he…

Bancamía supports peace-building in Colombia through financial services

With the aim to contribute to financial inclusion and reduce poverty in Colombia, Bancamía facilitates access to financial services for…

Bancamía, UN Environment and ICAM College introduce a project for farmers, aimed at climate change adaptation

In Colombia, a high percentage of the rural poor are considered vulnerable, as drought, flooding, rains, fire and soil damages caused…