Financial Abuse Research Paper
Cerise+SPTF and Grameen Foundation collaborated in research to test a survey instrument designed to measure the nature and prevalence of financial abuse among microfinance customers in Benin.
Meet the SEPM Pros!
The SEPM Pros Network is a committed workforce to support better social and environmental practices with financial service providers in the field. Meet them and learn about their experiences!
Special Report of the African Inclusive Finance Week 2025
From 13-17 October, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, we engaged in fruitful discussions with inspiring actors from the inclusive finance ecosystem. We also reconnected with long-standing partners and friends from the field. Our huge congratulations to ADA for hosting such an important event!
Market System Approach in Nicaragua
Over the last ten years, Cerise+SPTF has been engaged in Nicaragua to support "a recovery rooted in solidarity". We've produced a podcast that revisits this journey through the eyes of practitioners from a variety of stakeholder groups.
Data Analytics & Capacity Building for Global Gender Smart Fund
Since 2019, Cerise+SPTF has been collaborating with the Global Gender Smart Fund (GGSF), formerly known as the Microfinance Enhancement Facility (MEF), to strengthen the Fundâs approach to social and environmental performance management, while supporting its partner financial institutions in adopting best practices in client protection and responsible finance.
Training Series on Environmental Performance Management with Oikocredit
Between November 2023 and May 2025, Cerise+SPTF conducted three online training series on Environmental Performance Management for Oikocreditâs partner financial service providers in South-East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
Market System Approach in Benin
Cerise+SPTF has been engaged in Benin for many years. Today, a systematic and structured approach is being implemented through several complementary initiatives.
Market System Approach in the Dominican Republic
In 2025, Cerise+SPTF launched a market systems approach project in the Dominican Republic with funding from European Investment Bank.
Supporting Fair Green and Digital Transition in Europe
Cerise+SPTF and MFC Transform Together Fund project supports social finance actors in ideating and implementing solutions for vulnerable groups not to be left behind green and digital transition in Europe.
Driving Best Standards in Client Protection
Advans has always endorsed the Client Protection Standards and has recently completed the certification process for two of its African subsidiaries. Discover their approach and key advice on how to implement the Client Protection Pathway across a financial inclusion group.
New E-learning Course on Environmental Performance Management!
This introductory course is for anyone interested in Environmental Performance Management. It offers great online resources, available at any time, and completely free!
