2016 Annual Report to MCWW (June 23-17)

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Title
2016 Annual Report to MCWW (June 23-17)
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2017
Publication/Event Date
June 23 2017
Abstract
This 2016 Annual Report to Mastercard Worldwide highlights a year of significant growth coinciding with its 10th Anniversary. The Foundation committed $385 million and disbursed $257 million, reaching approximately 20 million people across 30 African countries. Key initiatives saw expansion, including Financial Inclusion with a focus on digital, rural, and agricultural finance. The Scholars Program grew, adding six new universities, alongside new education and teacher training projects. The Youth Livelihoods portfolio increased, targeting employment and entrepreneurship in sectors like agriculture and tourism. The Foundation also elevated its thought leadership through reports, events, and increased media coverage.
Resource Subject
  • Governance
  • Strategy
Event Name
Annual Report to Mastercard Worldwide
Keywords/Access Points
Financial Inclusion; Youth; Africa; Scholars Program; Agriculture; Learning
Language
  • English
Special Collections
  • Annual Reports to Mastercard Worldwide
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.0463