Founder at Ankuram Social Ventures
Veena is the co-founder of Saajhee Foundation and founder of Ankuram Social Ventures. Ankuram is a global development sector consulting firm that works towards strengthening social initiatives and their outcomes.
Product Development for Youth
Youth is a potential segment to provide financial services as they constitute a huge proportion of the world population. Beyond the sheer numbers of youth, there are several other reasons why this segment has to be considered as having great potential to provide these services. Despite youth being an important segment for providing financial services […]
Jun 16, 2014
Jun 16, 2014
Responsible digital finance
This blog acknowledges the potential of digital financial services for financial inclusion but outlines many challenges that need to be addressed to achieve its full potential.
Dec 4, 2013
Dec 4, 2013
Client Protection in Digital Financial Services Sector
Here’s an interesting video on ‘Client protection in digital financial services’. As mobile banking is gradually gaining ground; it also raises concerns for client protection especially for low income clientele who are not familiar with formal financial services and new age technology. So, how should MNOs, agent network managers and banks protect end clients? Watch […]
Oct 15, 2013
Oct 15, 2013
Poverty Measurement: Challenges and Benefits
This Note highlights the practical challenges in the use of poverty measurement tools, as well as the benefits of their use for MFIs.
Jul 27, 2012
Jul 27, 2012
Responsible Finance: Concepts and Challenges
This Note highlights the relationship between responsible finance, social performance management and client protection and discusses the opportunities and challenges for MFIs.
Jul 20, 2012
Jul 20, 2012
What Makes ServQual a Distinctive Tool for Client Protection?
This Note discusses the MicroSave CPP ServQual tool further and highlights what makes it a distinctive tool for unveiling clients’ insights on the client protection.
Jul 12, 2012
Jul 12, 2012
Exploring Dormancy in no frills saving accounts In Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
MicroSave research aims to understand the reasons for widespread dormancy in No Frills Accounts opened through various service providers like public and private sector banks, RRBs and business correspondents.
Aug 30, 2011
Akhilesh Singh, Amit Garg, Anjaneyulu Ballem, Krishna Thacker, Sachin Bansal and Veena Yamini
Aug 30, 2011
Akhilesh Singh, Amit Garg, Anjaneyulu Ballem, Krishna Thacker, Sachin Bansal and Veena Yamini