About CAFIA
Center for Africa Financial Inclusion and Advancement
Who We Are
CAFIA is an integrated solutions platform, building the systems that help MSMEs and informal workers become visible, financially included, and economically resilient, including resilience to health shocks. Based in Sierra Leone with a continental vision, we connect research intelligence, technology innovation, enterprise development, and health inclusion to create pathways from survival to sustainable growth.
Why CAFIA is Different
- •Enterprise Pathway Focus – We support businesses at every stage, from informal vendors and survival enterprises to scaling MSMEs seeking growth.
- •From Invisible to Investable – Turning hidden economies into measurable opportunities and impact.
- •Multi-Stakeholder Bridge – Connecting governments, banks, investors, and entrepreneurs into one ecosystem.
- •Pan-African Vision – Starting in Sierra Leone, scaling across West Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To advance inclusive economic growth across Africa by connecting data, innovation, and action. We deliver research, technology solutions, advisory services, and capacity-building programs that strengthen households, enterprises, and institutions.
Our Vision
An Africa where no enterprise remains invisible, where every household, entrepreneur, and business has the data, tools, and opportunities to thrive in a digital, inclusive financial system.
Who We Serve
Governments & Central Banks
Data and policy intelligence for effective inclusion strategies.
Development Partners
Ground-truth insights to ensure measurable impact.
Private Sector
Market intelligence and SME pipelines to de-risk expansion for banks, MFIs, and fintechs.
SMEs & Survival Enterprises
Literacy, training, and pathways to finance.
Investors
High-potential deal flow and due diligence insights.
Impact Funds
Curated SME pipelines and investment intelligence reports.
Our Leadership Team
Parvinjeet Kaur
Chief Executive Officer
MBA (ASB–MIT Sloan) | ACCA | Inclusive Finance Architect | Ecosystem Builder
Parvinjeet Kaur is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CAFIA. With an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and ACCA qualification, she is a leading architect of inclusive finance ecosystems in Africa.
Assoc. Professor Dr.Muhammad-Abbas Conteh
Director of Health Policy & Inclusion
MD | ABIM | Physician | Health Systems & Policy Specialist
Dr. Muhammad-Abbas Conteh is a physician and health systems specialist who leads CAFIA's health inclusion initiatives, connecting healthcare access with financial resilience.
Alim Ismael Kamara
Director of Technology
Computer Engineer | Full-Stack Developer | AI Innovation Specialist
Alim Ismael Kamara is a computer engineer and full-stack developer who leads CAFIA's technology innovation, building digital platforms that connect data, enterprises, and financial services.