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Introduction

This theme focuses on financing small and medium enterprises in emerging and frontier markets. Materials here explore SME market gaps, blended finance structures, impact measurement and the role of private debt in supporting growth, jobs and economic resilience.

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Banking for Impact

This white paper reviews the key developments that have taken place in inclusive finance markets over the period 2006-2017, supported by 12 years of data on the business models of Symbiotics’ partner financial institutions.This research includes trend lines on more...

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Impact Story: Rose Lwasa, FINCA Uganda

Building a sustainable livelihood through determination and support In the bustling community of Kabusu, Kampala, 65-year-old Mrs. Rose Lwasa stands...

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Unlocking opportunity: Why high-growth markets matter for Impact Investors

As Symbiotics celebrates two decades at the forefront of impact investing, we are thrilled to begin sharing exclusive insights from...

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Why microfinance matters to investors

This white paper explores different factors that will contribute to a new investment paradigm over the coming decades, namely demographics,...

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Small Enterprise Impact Investing

Exploring the "Missing Middle" beyond Microfinance.

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Private Asset Impact Fund Report 2020

The first edition of the PAIF survey paints the most comprehensive analysis on the impact fund ecosystem, with a focus...

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SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact Report 2020

The final report on SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact showcases the results of a four-year collaboration between Symbiotics, UBS,...

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SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact Report 2019

This report is the third of a unique study assessing whether, by enabling small and medium enterprise (SME) lending, the...

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SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact Report 2018

This report is the second of a unique study assessing whether, by enabling small and medium enterprise (SME) lending, the...

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SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact Report 2017

This impact report aims to measure the extent to which the Loans for Growth (LFG) fund meets its objectives to...

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