MSC vision video: the next 5 years
Nov 19, 2018 MSC
What we do
MSC (MicroSave Consulting) is a global consulting firm that enables social, financial, and economic inclusion for everyone in the digital age. We have been at the center of the digital finance revolution since its early days.
Today, we work with governments, banks, telecommunication companies, and third-party service providers across Asia and Africa.
We offer strategic and operational advice and help implement programs using insights from meticulous field-based research that is rooted in a deep understanding of clients, their needs, perceptions, aspirations, and behavior.
We facilitate transformations, support strategy and implementation, uncover insights, and improve efficiency and create impact. Our advisory services help our clients achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value.
Sectors we work in
We have a strong reputation for providing high-quality, impact-oriented business consulting services to a wide range of institutions. We manage projects in over 50 developing countries.
Our clients and partners
We work with clients and partners across the globe to drive financial inclusion. We specialize in the following areas:
- Design and implementation of projects for multilaterals and governments.
- Initiatives to alleviate poverty funded by foundations and international NGOs.
- Development and implementation of strategies for companies in electronic and mobile banking services.
- Serving MFIs and other financial service providers, from start-ups to established organizations.
- Solutions to improve the capacities of companies with banking licenses, especially in digital finance.
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The #income of #CICOagents in #Uganda has dropped significantly due to reduced transactions. To meet household needs, some agents have begun to use their capital. Explore the impact of #COVID19 on these agents in detail: https://t.co/eTPKQgZjLB
Despite the challenges #CICOagents face, they maintain a reasonable amount of both e-float and cash to serve walk-in customers. Take a peek at our report to understand their challenges and coping strategies in detail https://t.co/c6NnI8Lv47
With the greater use of #digital channels during #COVID19, #agents face an increased risk of #fraud. Consumer-driven fraud is most common, with fraudsters posing as customers. For more insights, take a peek at our report https://t.co/c6NnI8Lv47
One of #Indonesia's leading news channels, @Metro_TV features the recent I2L Webinar from @MicroSave and @BappenasRI: Delivering Social Assistance during the Pandemic - Lessons from Indonesia.
Watch the clip here: https://t.co/OeSc2SZq11
Our research on the impact of #COVID19 on #CICOagents in Kenya https://t.co/c6NnI8Lv47 indicates a more than 40% decline in customer footfall due to the “stay home” directive of the government and the curfew, which led to reduced operating hours for agents.
Check out our report https://t.co/c6NnI8Lv47 on the impact of #COVID19 on #CICOagents in #Kenya, packed with great insights and lessons gathered from our in-depth field research. #agentnetworks #financialinclusion #mobilemoney
#Women-owned MSMEs face greater restrictions, falling demand, rising costs of inputs, inability to access markets, and an increased burden of care work at home, among other factors that hurt their incomes. Learn more here: https://t.co/kIzdSMEVz9 #COVID19 #FinEquity #WEE #Gender
62% of #women-led MSMEs reported a fall in access to credit, while changes in supply chains affected #women more than men. Increased digital savings and adoption of digital interfaces could increase access to credit for these #women 👉🏿 https://t.co/kIzdSMEVz9 #COVID19 #Gender
Close to half members of women collectives reported that they wished to purchase insurance and pension products. The uptake of voluntary #socialprotection products will likely rise in the time to come. What else will change? Learn more here https://t.co/kIzdSMEVz9
#Gender #WEE
Just 6.8% of #women reported using digital platforms for transactions. Can this pandemic reduce the resistance to go digital? What can trigger the shift? See the full story: https://t.co/kIzdSMEVz9
#Gender #COVID19 #womenseconomicempowerment #FinEquity #WEE