Features
R4 Rural Resilience Initiative: An innovative approach to managing climate risk and food security
When the World Food Programme and Oxfam launched the R4 Rural Resilience Initiative in 2011, it was with the aim of taking an innovative approach to improving food security and tackling the impacts of climate change. The R4 Initiative helps communities to build resilience, grow their incomes and improve their wellbeing against climate shocks and this article looks at a number of the programme’s many achievements over the last decade - including the crucial role microinsurance plays in driving its success.
Mzalendo: Smart partnering to scale health insurance in Kenya
Despite decades of sustained efforts to promote equitable, affordable and quality health services, Kenya continues to experience persistently high levels of inequity in health and access to care services. In this feature article, we look at a ground-breaking technology-driven health insurance product, Mzalendo, that is being launched in September for low-income earners and families which aims to provide a comprehensive and affordable health insurance solution.
Country focus: Pakistan
This month we are excited to be launching an interactive country report on Pakistan! As you know, each month, we also have a quiz, that will help you to learn more about inclusive insurance markets and will allow you to participate in a quarterly draw, the winner of which will win a prize.
Access the country report to find the answers to the quiz
MiN, Members & Partners: Upcoming Events
- International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2023 – 23-27 October | Accra, Ghana | Register until the end of August to avail a special member discount | View sponsorship opportunities
- CENFRI: Workshop “The feasibility and implementation of open finance in Rwanda” | Kigali, Rwanda | 25 August 2023 | 8:30 – 13:30 CAT | Register now
- FASECOLDA: Webinar sobre Agrotech y los seguros agrarios (en español)| 31 de agosto de 9:00 - 11:55 COT | Inscríbase ahora (sin costo)
- A2ii-IAIS Public Dialogue on Climate Change and Data | Online | 14 September 2023 | 13:00 – 14:15 CEST | Register now
Recap Past Events:
MiN, Members & Partners: News, Blogs & Resources
- MiN, ILO's Impact Insurance Facility & Generation Foundation: New project on improving the viability and value of inclusive insurance
- MiN in the press: IDF, MiN host 1st country workshop to advance inclusive insurance in the Philippines
- Britam and Airtel Money Partner to Offer Affordable Insurance Solution for the Micro-Segment
- IFAD & GEF report: Investments in poor small-scale farmers generate significant benefits for climate and environment
- Kashf Foundation: Roshaneh Zafar receives Pakistan Development Leader award for her work in social equality and women's empowerment
Jobs, Internships & RFPs
- EFU Life is looking for a Digital Media Specialist | Karachi, Pakistan | Apply now
- Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation | Stagiaire assistant(e) chargé(e) d’investissement microfinance | Montrouge, France | Postulez maintenant
- Dreamlopments: Monitoring and Evaluation, Quality Assurance & Training Officer for The Migrant Fund Project (M-FUND) | Bangkok, Thailand | Apply by 31 July 2023
Elsewhere in the sector…
- Extreme weather to hit agriculture, say climate experts
- Global Center on Adaptation: Apply for the Local Adaptation Champions Awards and receive €15,000 at an awards ceremony at COP28 in Dubai (application deadline – 31 August)
- Lives covered by microinsurance go up by 15.39% in Q1
- Turaco Becomes First Insuretech to Acquire an Underwriting License in Uganda