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Accion
About Accion
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the 1.6 billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 299 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching over 500 million people.
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Signals from Accion
6 published signals
People
Accion is hosting the 2027 Harvard Business School-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance from April 4-9, 2027.
Reported by Accion
Partnerships
Accion is partnering with Yebo Fresh, an e-commerce platform within the Smollan Group, to build one of South Africa's most extensive spaza store networks through digital ordering, localized logistics, and direct sales agents.
Reported by Accion
Presence & Recognition
Accion held the CEO Forum and Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit in the past week.
Reported by Matt Schaar
Partnerships
Accion is working with innovative companies like Manamuz across sub-Saharan Africa and India through the ClimaFii Alliance, supported by Shell Foundation, Transforming Energy Access, and Upaya Social Ventures.
Reported by Accion
Partnerships
Accion is partnering with JEMLA to build an embedded credit product for women retailers on its e-commerce platform in Ethiopia.
Reported by Accion
Presence & Recognition
Accion Ventures will bring founders, investors, and industry leaders to the Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit on September 2 to share practical insights and new ideas for accelerating inclusive fintech growth in a digital economy.
Reported by Accion