UN Capital Development Fund

In the markets perceived as too small, too risky, and too far from conventional finance, UNCDF shows up. 📈 From 2022-2025, every dollar invested in UNCDF catalysed an additional $20. And we are just getting started.

Development has plenty of successful pilots. What it lacks is a reliable way to turn them into something that outlasts the project. 🎙️ That gap is what the fifth webinar in the SINTEF-UNCDF Bridging the Gaps series set out to examine. 🎥 bit.ly/3QWY2UN

What powers the #MSMEDigitalGateway beyond technology? It’s the partnerships building the ecosystem Ghana’s MSMEs need to grow, from finance and markets to business support and digital services. Here’s how @UNCDF is playing its part. 👇

The MSME financing gap is not a mystery. So why hasn't it closed? 🎙️ UNCDF recently convened a dialogue with experts to ask what it takes to scale it in markets where cost, risk, and commercial viability remain constraints. 🔗 bit.ly/3SXGOaq

Madlen Andy spent a full day traveling, spending about VT30k just to pay her children’s school fees. 📱 Now, with Vodafone M-Vatu, she pays using her phone, saving money & time. M-Vatu was supported by a UNCDF investment grant. @EUPasifika @dfat @MFATNZ

MSMEs account for 90% of businesses across Africa and generate more than 80% of employment. Not accessing finance means less economic growth, fewer jobs, less stable income, and slower progress on the SDGs.

As #Tanzania presents its latest VNR during the #HLPF, @UNIDO welcomes the focus on driving #industrial transformation during event co-organized with the government, @UNCDF and @UNDP. #GlobalGoals #SDG9 #industrialization

Transforming the informal economy is key to creating jobs, expanding opportunity & driving shared prosperity. At #HLPF, @DeAissata highlighted that boosting productivity & inclusive growth means investing in innovation, an enabling business environment, and access to finance.

Sana & Rebecca are vendors in PNG who have never had access to any form of disaster risk finance in the past. Parametric insurance has given them confidence and peace of mind. 📈 They are 2 of the over 3,200 people who have received claims payouts so far. @UNDP_Pacific @UNUEHS

. @UNZimbabwe Chief @RKalapurakal met with @OldMutualZW CEO Mr S Matsekete & discussed on strengthening partnerships on renewable energy currently supported by @JointSDGFund, turning ideas into investment opportunities for country‑wide impact advancing the #SDGs @UNCDF

🌱 The @FijiGovernment with @UNCDF & UNDP, hosted a Whole‑of‑Govt Service Mapping workshop to shape its Digital Strategy. 💡 By 2030, 80% of services are aimed be online, faster, inclusive, trusted. This is an initiative of PDEP, supported by @EUPasifika, @dfat & @MFATNZ

The @UNinGhana brought together donors, investors, and financial service providers in Ghana to showcase five market-ready digital financial solutions designed to expand access to finance for women and youth-led MSMEs. 🔗ghana.un.org/en/318743-beyo…

UNCDF Uganda is looking for a consulting firm to lead a market scoping study on sustainable and nature-based tourism MSMEs in Uganda. 📆 Deadline: 10 July 2026 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4eNIawF

STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO STEER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LoCAL PROGRAMME IN UGANDA The Ministry of Local Government today convened the inaugural Steering Committee meeting for the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) #LoCAL @UNCDF

Jeunes professionnels, experts et talents congolais, cette opportunité est pour vous ! Le Fonds d’Equipement des Nations Unies @UNCDF recrute actuellement à travers son portail officiel de carrières un Officier d’Investissement. Le poste est référencé sous Job ID 34973. estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… ✅ Vous souhaitez contribuer au développement de la RDC ? ✅ Vous recherchez une expérience au sein d'une agence de premier plan pour le financement ? ✅ Vous possédez les qualifications requises ? 👉 Postulez dès maintenant via le lien suivant : estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… 📢 N'hésitez pas à partager cette opportunité dans vos réseaux afin de permettre à davantage de Congolais(es) qualifié(es) d'en bénéficier. #EmploiRDC #Recrutement #Carrière #RDC #JobAlert #Développement @fonaredd @CAFISecretariat @FECRDC @FemmesFec @anadecrdc1 @ONURDCongo @UKinDRC @NorwayInDRC @anser_rdc @FogecRdc @anadecrdc1 @SwedeninDRCongo @radiookapi @environews_rdc @vpmedd @rtncofficielle1 @jeunesseEP_RDC @MakutanoForum @Bankable_RDC @julisha1212 @MinistereRHE @financesrdc

What will it take to scale finance for micro and small businesses, especially women-led enterprises? Key insights from the 10X MSME Finance Exchange in Kampala .@UNCDF .@OutboxHub “Access to finance will only scale when inclusion is intentionally built into financial products, systems and customer experiences from the start.".@snshanah #FinancialInclusion

In Tuvalu, 409 households received a total of AU$30,675 in payouts from a pioneering high-tide parametric insurance product, triggered by three high-tide events that caused coastal flooding. 📖 Read more: zurl.co/zHnVz

📢 We're hiring: Investment Specialist – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 📢 Nous recrutons : Spécialiste en investissement – Kinshasa, République démocratique du Congo (RDC) 🔗 bit.ly/44RN7ic

Access to finance can be the difference between an idea and a thriving agribusiness. Today, nine local governments from Karnali, Sudurpashchim and Bagmati provinces joined hands with the Deposit & Credit Guarantee Fund (DCGF) to launch a new Individual Agriculture Credit Guarantee Scheme a separate with a Ring-fenced Guarantee Fund, opening new pathways to finance for smallholder farmers, cooperatives and agri-entrepreneurs in some of Nepal’s most underserved communities. Speaking at the event UNDP Nepal’s Deputy Resident Representative and Officer-in-Charge, @JulienPRChev stated “Inclusive finance is essential to transform Nepal’s food systems and ensure that no community is left behind. Through this innovative partnership, we are helping unlock investment for smallholder farmers, women-led enterprises and rural entrepreneurs who are central to building resilient local economies.” Similarly, @DCGFNEPAL CEO Mr. Dila Ram Giri highlighted that this Individual Agri CGS is designed to address the challenges of access, utilization and repayment of loans in agricultural sector through the engagement of local governments, partner banks, DCGF and UN. Through the UN Joint Programme on Innovative Financial Solutions for Local Food Systems Transformation in Nepal, implemented by @UNDP in collaboration with @FAONepal, @WFP_Nepal and @UNCDF, this initiative is helping reduce lending risks for financial institutions while expanding opportunities for those who have traditionally struggled to access formal credit. By investing in farmers and local entrepreneurs, we are investing in more resilient food systems and stronger local economies. 🌾 Read more: go.undp.org/Access2Finance #InclusiveFinance #AccesToFinance

#DYK #Mozambique is the 3rd most climate-vulnerable country in Africa? From 1980-2022 it endured: 🔹28 cyclones 🔹20 floods 🔹15 droughts The @UNCDF #LoCAL program helps communities turn the tide through local action. Learn more: bit.ly/4p4hI5E

On #InternationalDayOfCooperatives, see how co-ops drive climate resilience! 🤝 In Fiji, the PICAP Fund partners with local co-ops to deliver parametric micro-insurance. Rapid payouts help farmers recover from cyclones faster! 👉 mptf.undp.org/fund/jxg00 👉 uncdf.org/article/8682/