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MSC (MicroSave Consulting) is a global consulting firm that enables social, financial, and economic inclusion for everyone in the digital age.
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What can GeM learn from leading public procurement systems worldwide?
Our latest blog compares global procurement models and explores lessons that inform GeM’s evolution as a strategic public procurement platform.
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Kenya’s fish supply gap could strengthen the fisheries value chain. Targeted finance can help businesses address critical gaps & unlock growth across the sector.
Explore our blog to learn where finance can make the biggest difference: https://tinyurl.com/3j39yw4b
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How does financial exclusion affect fish traders around Lake Victoria, Kenya? MSC examines how geography & limited access to formal finance shape business realities through our work in the fisheries sector.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4875xzyp
#Fisheries #FinancialInclusion
Starting a cage fish farm in Tanzania can cost TZS 20–25 million, a major barrier for women & youth. Could cooperatives unlock finance through group guarantees & stronger bank partnerships? Watch our podcast with Nyanza Cooperative Union to learn more. https://tinyurl.com/sdeup9bj
Women & youth are vital to Tanzania’s blue economy, yet they face greater #financialexclusion than men. How can we close this gap? Renatus Mushi of @FINCATz shares his view in our podcast under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access
Access to finance is one thing. Finance that reflects how fisheries businesses operate is another. Tune in to this podcast where MSC’s Elizabeth Gathu speaks with Renatus Mushi of @FINCATz about financial inclusion for women & youth in Tanzania’s fisheries sector.
Seaweed farming offers new opportunities for women & youth in Tanzania’s blue economy.
Healthy Seaweed Café grew from 4 founders to 26 employees, a model of how value addition can create jobs & improve livelihoods. Hear their story in our latest podcast. https://tinyurl.com/2fvnjjar
A business can operate for years but struggle to qualify for a loan. How can we change this?
Tune in to our podcast with the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce to learn what can help women entrepreneurs in Tanzania's fisheries sector access finance.
Beyond access to finance- Making women-owned businesses bankable in Tanzania - MicroSave Consult...
Dr. Mwajuma Hamza, Executive Director of the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), discusses how customized finan...
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Our latest podcast under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access program features Dr. Mwajuma Hamza, Executive Director of the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce on the skills & partnerships women need to access finance. Watch it now.
How can we put climate finance to better use? Our new white paper explores how to identify barriers, choose suitable financial solutions, & test what can scale.
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From adaptation needs to finance that can scale: A modular framework for adaptation finance -...
Explore a modular framework that connects adaptation needs with scalable finance, helping channel funding toward practic...
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Why does adaptation finance fail to reach those who need it most? The gap goes beyond funding. It alsoreflects how we identify, finance, & deliver solutions.
Our latest white paper explores ways to close it.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu8bp86n
#ClimateFinance
Can a water tank be a viable climate investment? The answer depends on its use. MSC’s research shows how rainwater harvesting can generate different financial returns across uses.
Learn what this means for climate finance: https://tinyurl.com/487ruewm
#ClimateAdaptation
Grant, loan, or guarantee? The right choice depends on the problem. Climate adaptation investments need different finance at different stages, so getting that mix right matters.
Our latest blog breaks down the problem. Explore here:
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Adaptation finance needs a delivery system, not another fund - MicroSave Consulting (MSC)
Explore why adaptation finance fails to reach vulnerable communities and discover six ways to improve its delivery and fund climate resilience.
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Why does climate adaptation finance struggle to reach those who need it most?
Banks lack suitable products, small loans cost too much to deliver, & financial risks are hard to manage.
Our latest blog explores how to address these barriers: https://tinyurl.com/2upjerun
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What will move GeM from digitization to real inclusion?
Our second blog explores how connected systems, predictable payments, better access to working capital, & simpler processes can reduce friction for small sellers.
Read for more insights: https://tinyurl.com/5yr278wk
