2013 Annual Report to MCWW (June 23, 2014)

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Title
2013 Annual Report to MCWW (June 23, 2014)
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2014
Publication/Event Date
June 23 2014
Abstract
This 2013 Annual Report to Mastercard Worldwide highlights a year of significant achievement. They exceeded financial goals, committing $247 million and disbursing $171 million. Their work in Africa grew to 92 projects, and they committed over 17,000 scholarships. A key strategic shift involved moving from Microfinance to a broader Financial Inclusion approach, focusing on rural clients and mobile technology. They also launched the Economic Opportunities for Youth initiative, integrating financial inclusion and youth learning. The Foundation enhanced its thought leadership, sharing program learnings on topics like agricultural finance, mobile banking, and the importance of financial education for adults and youth.
Resource Subject
  • Governance
  • Strategy
Event Name
Annual Report to Mastercard Worldwide
Keywords/Access Points
Financial Inclusion; Youth; Africa; Scholarships; Learning; Mobile Technology
Language
  • English
Special Collections
  • Annual Reports to Mastercard Worldwide
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.0461