Insights & Partners
If you are an investor, shareholder, partner, member of the media, or simply wish to learn more about our latest news, events, and activities, this page is for you.
Download our Annual Reports
Because transparency is key to our mission, you can view our results and impact in our official reports and learn about Advans’ history since 2005 on our Group page.
Discover our 2025 financial report!
In this report, you will find the Credit and Deposit performance for each of the countries where we operate, as well as the balance sheet and income statement of our Advans Group.
Discover our 2024 impact report!
In this report, you will find an overview of our impact in each of the countries where we operate, in relation to our social objectives.
Our Main Partners
In collaboration with our partners, we measure the impact of our actions on clients by leveraging internal data and established methodologies, such as the 60 Decibels Index.
I Care
I Care is a strategic consulting firm focused on environmental issues, supporting businesses in transitioning to a low-impact society since 2008. It offers innovative solutions to environmental challenges and, in 2022, joined BearingPoint to further its global impact. I Care has supported over 800 clients with more than 1,500 missions.
Horus DF
Horus Development Finance provides consulting services in financial inclusion since 1994. They specialize in microfinance, agricultural finance, gender finance, and digital finance. HORUS has supported Advans in climate strategy development and assessing climate risks on portfolios, with pilot projects in three countries
60 Decibels
60 Decibels is a global leader in social impact customer insights, with over 1,400 researchers in 80+ countries. They provide social performance benchmarks, including the Microfinance Index, covering 36,000+ clients. Their data helps investors, companies, and NGOs measure and understand impact performance, supporting informed decision-making across sectors
Sanad
The Sanad Fund finances micro, small, and medium enterprises in the MENA region and sub-Saharan Africa via local lenders. It fosters economic development, job creation, and innovations in finance. SANAD provides debt and equity financing and offers technical assistance to enhance partners’ capacities in responsible finance.
Cerise+SPTF
Cerise+SPTF is a joint venture focused on social and environmental performance management. It develops standards and tools for financial service providers, promoting responsible finance and customer protection. Their work has empowered thousands of stakeholders in the inclusive finance sector to improve practices for people and the planet.
BlueOrchard
BlueOrchard, a member of the Schroders Group, is a pioneer in impact investing, committed to driving positive change for communities and the environment while delivering strong returns. Founded by the UN in 2001 as the first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments, it connects investors with entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
IDH
IDH is a globally operating foundation that brings together public and private stakeholders to make agricultural markets more sustainable and inclusive. It develops solutions to major challenges in value chains, such as climate change, poor working conditions and unfair wages, unequal value distribution, and gender inequalities.
Gain insight into our mission and impact through our FAQs
Microfinance involves providing financial services, such as loans, savings solutions, and insurance, to entrepreneurs and disadvantaged populations who do not have access to traditional banking services. Our microfinance organization works to offer these services to support the economic and social development of communities worldwide.
We are committed to promoting financial inclusion by offering accessible services tailored to the needs of underbanked or unbanked populations. Our goal is to enable these populations to access essential financial services to develop their businesses and improve their quality of life.
We measure our impact through the economic empowerment of entrepreneurs, job creation, improved living conditions, poverty reduction, and the strengthening of entrepreneurial skills within the communities we serve.
We use specific criteria to select projects and entrepreneurs, evaluating their economic viability, social impact potential, and commitment to using financial resources responsibly for the development of their business.
Yes, for example, in Tunisia, we offer training programs, workshops, and personalized support to strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of the beneficiaries of our services, helping them develop their businesses in a sustainable way.
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We operate in 6 countries: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tunisia. Through our credit, savings, insurance, and mobile banking services, we support entrepreneurs and communities with limited access to financial services, while contributing to economic growth and sustainable development.
Want to join us?
Operating in six countries, we are recruiting committed talent to support our growth. Explore our career opportunities on our dedicated page.