BBVA Microfinance Foundation

The BBVAMF aims to promote sustainable development through productive finance for people living in vulnerable conditions. This includes providing financial services, training and advice so that people in vulnerable conditions can benefit from the net income derived from their productive activities. Furthermore, the BBVAMF has a social impact assessment system to monitor the progress of the low-income entrepreneurs it serves and to analyse the improvements within households, which also benefits communities. In addition, the BBVAMF undertakes activities to transform the microfinance sector, particularly in human capital, women’s empowerment, sustainability, impact assessment, innovation, the regulatory and supervisory environment, and corporate governance. The foundation operates through its microfinance institutions located in five Latin American countries.

The methodological notes provide further details on the definitions and statistical methodologies applied, including core and earmarked contributions to multilateral organisations, the Sustainable Development Goal focus of private development finance, channels of delivery, unspecified/unallocated allocations, the gender equality policy marker, and the environment markers.