MSC and Swiss Capacity Building Facility(SCBF) launch the new reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cash-in cash-out (CICO) agents, farmers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya through an interactive webinar on 21st January, 2021.

Procurement of grains at the minimum support price (MSP) and distribution through PDS ensured food security in India. However, issues around pricing, procurement, and infrastructure will need to be addressed to continue extending food security to the growing Indian population.

The Public Distribution System provides food security to more than 60% of the Indian population. However, nutrition security is still a challenge as a large segment of the population remains undernourished. Is it the right time for PDS to focus on nutrition security? What are the changes needed to ensure nutrition security through PDS? Watch our short video to find out.

The Government of India digitized the public distribution system (PDS) and introduced multiple reforms to make the system more efficient, targeted, and transparent. Going forward, how can the government improve accessibility and convenience for the beneficiaries? Can digitization help? Watch our short video to explore the journey of PDS and its role in ensuring food security in the country

This report maps the uptake and usage of DFS in Indonesia and highlights lessons from the country’s experience around the expansion of agent networks. It further provides recommendations for financial service providers, regulators, and policymakers to boost rural CICO networks.

This report maps the uptake and usage of DFS in Kenya and highlights lessons from the country’s experience around the expansion of agent networks. It further provides recommendations for financial service providers, regulators, and policymakers to boost rural CICO networks.

This report maps the uptake and usage of DFS in India and highlights lessons from the country’s experience around the expansion of agent networks. It further provides recommendations for financial service providers, regulators, and policymakers to boost rural CICO networks.

In the face of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities showed admirable resolve and strength. Take a closer look at the stories of 10 flagship projects that reflect the positive impact of MSC’s work on the lives of LMI people across Africa and Asia.