Events
Apr
7
Year:
2025
This April 2025, the Disaster Risk Finance Academy: Affordable Disaster Risk Insurance through Public-Private Partnerships (PPIPs) takes place in Istanbul, Türkiye. Organized in collaboration with the Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool (TCIP), the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), and academic partners, this program brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the globe to explore innovative solutions for building disaster risk finance markets. Across the developing world, nearly one in five people are at risk of climate-related disasters that could leave them
Feb
25
Year:
2025
The three-day workshop brought together key stakeholders in Zambia’s insurance industry to advance gender-inclusive insurance solutions. The first day featured a morning session for CEOs of insurance companies, while the next two days engaged technical staff in a deeper discussion. As part of the Zambia Inclusive Insurance Program, IFC is supporting the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) in developing a gender mainstreaming strategy and action plan to make insurance products more accessible and relevant, particularly for women. The workshop aimed to gather feedback on the strategy while
Nov
21
Year:
2024
The agriculture sector in Zambia contributes to the livelihoods of more than 70 percent of the population. Additionally, about 66 percent of the labor force in Africa is engaged in agriculture. Smallholder farmers account for at least 80 percent of all food production in the region. These farmers are essential for food security, livelihoods, and social stability in rural areas. However, they often have limited capacity to cope with shocks. Therefore, promoting the development of agricultural index insurance to mitigate key risks is highly relevant. Building on its vision to enhance food
Oct
14
Year:
2024
IFC Private Luncheon Date: October 14, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM Location: AIO Reinsurance Forum, Cairo, Egypt On October 14, 2024, a private IFC-led session will take place at the AIO Reinsurance Forum in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together prominent leaders in insurance, finance, and regulation to tackle critical challenges in Africa’s agricultural sector. Titled "The Role of Insurance in Advancing Financial Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Africa," this event will focus on the crucial role of insurance and innovative financial solutions in supporting food security and
Oct
9
Year:
2024
The 28th Indonesia Rendezvous, held from October 9-12 in Bali, brought together leading voices in Indonesia’s insurance sector to address the dynamic challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. Building on the foundation laid at the 26th Rendezvous, where discussions focused on “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” in alignment with Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, this year’s event took a step forward in exploring deeper aspects of climate resilience, regulatory collaboration, and innovative capital strategies under the theme, “Securing Stability & Unraveling Risk Impacting the
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