{
  "id": 14661378,
  "title": "Egypt, Tunisia discuss cooperation in Non-Banking Microfinance Regulation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/egypt-tunisia-discuss-cooperation-in-non-banking-microfinance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:24:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/egypt-tunisia-discuss-cooperation-in-non-banking-microfinance-regulation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Egypt and Tunisia are discussing cooperation in the regulation of non-banking microfinance, with the aim of exchanging expertise and knowledge-sharing. Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairman Islam Azzam welcomed the Tunisian delegation, led by Microfinance Control Authority Executive Director-General Mahmoud Montasser Mansour, to Egypt. The meeting aimed to gain insight into Egypt’s legislative and regulatory frameworks governing financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises. Azzam emphasized the importance of non-banking finance for enterprises, as it supports financial inclusion, benefits around 3.5 million people, and contributes to sustainable economic and social development.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}