ORE Fair: Indigenous craftsmanship, financial inclusion, and more than G. 108 million in sales
The ORE Indigenous Crafts Fair brought together culture, commerce, and financial inclusion through an initiative supported by ueno bank and organized by IPA. This edition generated more than G. 108 million in sales while bringing financial and digital tools closer to Indigenous artisans from communities across Paraguay.
More than 32 artisans representing 12 Indigenous peoples from 11 departments took part in the fair, which welcomed over 1,400 visitors. Of total sales, 41%, equivalent to G. 44.5 million, were processed through upay POS terminals, facilitating electronic payments and providing artisans with additional sales channels.
The experience also helped advance financial inclusion. With support from ueno bank representatives, artisans gained access to the formal financial system, activated debit cards, and received POS terminals, which were used to process more than 260 transactions.
Beyond its commercial results, the fair demonstrated how access to banking services and digital tools can strengthen local businesses and expand their opportunities to reach customers. At the same time, enabling artisans to receive their sales proceeds directly contributes to strengthening household and community economies.
By connecting traditional craftsmanship with new tools for bringing products to market, financial inclusion can also help create opportunities for this knowledge and these traditions to remain relevant and continue being passed down from generation to generation.
Through initiatives such as the ORE Fair, ueno bank brings together financial innovation, support for local economies, and appreciation for culture as part of its contribution to Paraguay’s development.
More than 32 artisans representing 12 Indigenous peoples from 11 departments took part in the fair, which welcomed over 1,400 visitors. Of total sales, 41%, equivalent to G. 44.5 million, were processed through upay POS terminals, facilitating electronic payments and providing artisans with additional sales channels.
The experience also helped advance financial inclusion. With support from ueno bank representatives, artisans gained access to the formal financial system, activated debit cards, and received POS terminals, which were used to process more than 260 transactions.
Beyond its commercial results, the fair demonstrated how access to banking services and digital tools can strengthen local businesses and expand their opportunities to reach customers. At the same time, enabling artisans to receive their sales proceeds directly contributes to strengthening household and community economies.
By connecting traditional craftsmanship with new tools for bringing products to market, financial inclusion can also help create opportunities for this knowledge and these traditions to remain relevant and continue being passed down from generation to generation.
Through initiatives such as the ORE Fair, ueno bank brings together financial innovation, support for local economies, and appreciation for culture as part of its contribution to Paraguay’s development.
