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PRESS RELEASE | Banco ADOPEM wins Women’s World Banking Excellence in Leadership Award

On International Women’s Day, Women’s World Banking announces that Banco de Ahorro y Crédito ADOPEM, S.A. (Banco ADOPEM) of the Dominican Republic receives the Excellence in Leadership Award. The award recognizes Banco ADOPEM’s commitment to promoting gender diversity among the organization’s staff, leadership and governance alongside its mission to serve low-income women.

March 8, 2017

Products & Solutions

Building a Sustainable Youth Savings Proposition: Lessons from Banco ADOPEM

Four years after collaborating with Banco ADOPEM to develop its youth savings program, Women’s World Banking returned to the bank to evaluate the impact of the program on the bank.

January 31, 2015

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Banco ADOPEM hosts anniversary celebration for employees

Dominican Republic network member Banco ADOPEM celebrated its anniversary by holding a sports day for its staff. Awards were also handed out to exceptional employees. Congratulations on remaining a strong institution committed to serving women and celebrating the hard work of its employees! Read the full article on El Dia</em rel=”nofollow”>.

September 3, 2013

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Banco ADOPEM trains 3,000 women, with support from Citi Foundation

Dominican Republic network member Banco ADOPEM, with support from the Citi Foundation, trained 3,000 women entrepreneurs through its “Enterprising Women” program.

August 21, 2013

Products & Solutions

Mía! Girls save for the future in the Dominican Republic

Today we’re sharing the blogpost we wrote for microlinks back in 2012 about the youth savings product we developed in the Dominican Republic with network member Banco ADOPEM.

August 14, 2013

WWB News

MI BOSPO and Ujjivan are Client Protection Certified Network Members under The Smart Campaign

We are proud to share with you that two of the first MFIs to be certified by the Smart Campaign are members of the Women’s World Banking network. Please join me in congratulating MI-BOSPO (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Ujjivan Financial Services (India) on receiving the Client Protection Certification.

July 2, 2013

Leadership & Diversity

Female leader at network member Banco ADOPEM is featured

A pesar de los avances obtenidos por las mujeres en términos de integración en los distintos sectores productivos de la sociedad, aún no han logrado igualdad en los puestos de dirección de las distintas empresas y entidades del país.

July 2, 2013

Products & Solutions

Savings work with Banco ADOPEM featured

Our savings work with Banco ADOPEM, our network member in the Dominican Republica, was featured in a local media outlet, Informate Diario, for promoting a savings culture to low-income communities in outlying areas.

April 22, 2013

Products & Solutions

Saving for the Future: Youth Savings

The total global population of girls ages 10 to 24 is expected to peak in the next decade. According to market research conducted by Women’s World Banking, girls as young as 10 years old regularly accumulate money, actively manage it and want a safe place to save it. Ana Laura lives in a low-income

November 30, 2012

Research & Perspectives

Contracorriente Trainer’s Guide (Spanish)

Women’s World Banking worked with Banco ADOPEM to create a soap opera to help teach women how to save. This guide takes trainers through a step-by-step process of the classroom education component.

July 22, 2012

Products & Solutions

Note From the Dominican Republic: Empowering Girls and Their Communities Through Savings

“Ana Laura opened her first savings account at Banco ADOPEM in the Dominican Republic in April 2011. She closely monitors the money she has in her account, keeping track of the number and size of deposits she makes. Ana Laura recognizes that the bank not only provides more security than keeping her money at home, but she is also less tempted to spend it.

February 1, 2012

Research & Perspectives

Stemming the Tide of Mission Drift: A Case Study of ADOPEM

This paper is a case study of how one institution, ADOPEM (Dominican Republic), fared post-transformation, examining both the benefits and challenges of transforming.

November 15, 2010

Dominican Republic

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PRESS RELEASE | Banco ADOPEM wins Women’s World Banking Excellence in Leadership Award

Building a Sustainable Youth Savings Proposition: Lessons from Banco ADOPEM

Banco ADOPEM hosts anniversary celebration for employees

Banco ADOPEM trains 3,000 women, with support from Citi Foundation

Mía! Girls save for the future in the Dominican Republic

MI BOSPO and Ujjivan are Client Protection Certified Network Members under The Smart Campaign

Female leader at network member Banco ADOPEM is featured

Savings work with Banco ADOPEM featured

Saving for the Future: Youth Savings

Contracorriente Trainer’s Guide (Spanish)

Note From the Dominican Republic: Empowering Girls and Their Communities Through Savings

Stemming the Tide of Mission Drift: A Case Study of ADOPEM

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