All publications: social finance

UNTFSSE Policy Brief

Financing for development: Unlocking the potential of the social and solidarity economy

The social and solidarity economy (SSE) plays an essential role in financing for development, serving as both a recipient and a provider of finance, and contributing to inclusive, resilient and sustainable development. Yet it remains insufficiently...

Earned wage access – A global study on benefits and risks

This report provides an overview of Earned Wage Access (EWA) services and assesses their potential benefits and risks for both workers and employers. It also examines how they interact with labour and financial regulations. The findings are intended...

Social Finance Brief: Navigating a just transition - Financial sector roadmap

The transition to a low-carbon climate-resilient society requires substantial injection of financial investments. The public sector cannot do this alone: private investors and financial institutions must play a role in providing the necessary...

Financial education for Tunisians living abroad and their families – Trainee's booklet (in Arabic and French)

This booklet is primarily intended for Tunisians living abroad and their families who wish to improve their financial management. It provides essential knowledge, skills and tools related to income, expenses, budgeting and the use of financial...

Social finance brief

Aligning financial systems with a just transition - Recommendations for the 4th International Financing for Development Conference

Addressing both social and environmental objectives is essential to mitigate risks and seize opportunities related to the low-carbon transition. A just transition requires supportive financial flows and enabling financial systems. The objective of...

Brochure

A Guide to 'Business and Human Rights' for Institutional Investors

What, why and how to address human rights through investment practices

Report

Scaling up digital wages: Lessons and challenges from India’s enabling environment

Drawing on research and insights from experts and policymakers, this report identifies nine key factors driving the rapid adoption of digital wages in India — ranging from digital ID integration and universal bank access to digitized social benefits...

A system analysis of the financial market in Uganda and its potential to contribute to sustainable development

As part of the cooperation between the ILO and Sida to enhance the development impact of financing instruments, this publication analyzes supply and demand of financial services, as well as the regulatory and supporting environment affecting...

Financial education for micro, small and informal business owners in the fishery sector – Trainee's booklet (in Indonesian)

This booklet, available in Indonesian, was designed primarily for micro, small and informal business owners in Indonesia’s fishery sector who aim to strengthen their financial management skills. It provides essential knowledge, practical skills and...

Sustainable Finance Working Group

Enhancing the social dimension in transition finance: towards a just transition

This paper, prepared for the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group, provides information and action-oriented recommendations informing the discussion of stakeholders in the transition finance ecosystem to accelerate a transition that is just.

A system analysis of the financial market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Understanding the financial sector is a crucial step to design impactful financing instruments. This paper presents an analysis of the potential of the financial market in Bosnia and Herzegovina to contribute to Sida’s strategy goals. It analyses...

Annual Report 2023

The Annual Report 2023 highlights the achievements of the Social Finance Programme over the past year. The report covers developments in Social Finance's three streams of work: financial inclusion, impact insurance and sustainable investing.

ILO Financial Education brochure

This brochure introduces the main objectives and characteristics of the ILO Financial Education programme including the key elements of the ILO approach, the major results achieved by the programme as well as its key features and implementation...

Financial education for refugees, IDPs and host communities in Egypt – Trainee's booklet (in Arabic)

This booklet, available in Arabic, targets refugees, internally displace persons (IDPs) and host communities in Egypt who wish to improve their money management skills. It provides basic knowledge, skills and tools related to income, expenses,...

Frames of Portraits from PROSPECTS

Just Transition Finance - Pathways for banking and insurance

Promoting a just transition is essential to achieve broad-based support for ambitious climate action. In this collective effort, financial institutions play a major enabling role. This publication highlights crucial elements, emerging practices and...

Developing an impact monitoring system for Sida’s guarantee instrument

Credit guarantees can be a powerful instrument to achieve positive development results. This paper summarises findings from case studies, conducted in Guatemala and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and illustrates their contribution to our work...

Social Finance Brief: Financial services to enhance resilience

Banks, credit unions and microfinance institutions can boost the resilience and create a brighter future for vulnerable communities through innovative solutions. This brief explores in more detail such comprehensive services, including savings,...

Financial education for farmers and rural workers in Côte d’Ivoire – Trainee's booklet (in French)

This booklet, available in French, is mainly intended for rural workers in Côte d’Ivoire who wish to improve their financial management. It presents basic tools related to income, expenses, budgeting, and the use of financial services such as...

Driving better business results with women’s insurance

This publication highlights the evolving socio-economic status of women and calls for increased engagement from insurers. It provides a comprehensive roadmap to address the unique needs of women, spanning both customer and employee perspectives,...