George Mugweru is a Market Systems Specialist in Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS). He is responsible for supporting design, coordination, implementation and sharing lessons and emerging best practices in inclusive Housing Market Systems Development.
Agent Network Accelerator Survey: Nigeria Country Report 2014
After years of market development, digital finance in Nigeria has still yet to take-off. The market is still experiencing some regulatory impediments, but most of all, providers need improved strategic approaches to their anchor products, core operations and expansion strategies.
Jul 17, 2014
Joyce Murithi, Jacqueline Jumah, George Mugweru, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
Jul 17, 2014
Joyce Murithi, Jacqueline Jumah, George Mugweru, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
M-Shwari: Market Reactions and Potential Improvements
Customers also have a series of specific recommendations to improve the M-Shwari product which is outlined in the Note.
Feb 28, 2013
Mike McCaffrey, Olivia Obiero, George Mugweru and Olga Morawczynski
Feb 28, 2013
Mike McCaffrey, Olivia Obiero, George Mugweru and Olga Morawczynski
Do the M-PESA Rails Contribute to Financial Inclusion?
The Note examines progress towards financial inclusion in Kenya, and concludes that while M-PESA’s rails offer the potential, Kenya may yet have to wait to realise affordable, effective financial inclusion.
May 16, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, Joyce Murithi, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
May 16, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, Joyce Murithi, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
Riding the M-PESA Rails: Advantages & Disadvantages
This Note examines if, how and where financial institutions are realising the potential of M-PESA to make their systems more efficient and their products more accessible.
May 11, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, Joyce Murithi, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
May 11, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, Joyce Murithi, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
Innovation and Adaptation on the M-PESA Rails
This note examines some of the savings and related services offered to the low-income market segment using M-PESA ‘rails’, and highlights the challenges they face.
May 9, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, David Cracknell, Graham Wright and Joyce Murithi
May 9, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, David Cracknell, Graham Wright and Joyce Murithi
Analysis of Financial Institutions Riding the M-PESA Rails
This paper analyses the FIs riding the M-PESA rails stating that many M-PESA customers find formal banking services inaccessible or expensive, and the advantages of transactions by phone is preferable.
Mar 1, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
Mar 1, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, David Cracknell and Graham Wright