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Where is my teacher?

Posted on by MSC

In the past decade, India has made huge strides in improving access to education. Government initiatives like the Right to Education Act (2009) and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (now Samagra Shiksha), have definitely increased enrolment. The number of government schools has also gone up over the years.

But what is the status of public education in the county? Is providing the access enough? Is the quality of learning sufficient to equip children with the skill sets necessary to succeed?

Our publication talks about the primary problem plaguing the system and discusses a few innovative solutions to help improve the situation of public education in the country.

Implementing digital transformation

Posted on by M1croSave!2025

This video describes what  digital transformation is and gives us steps on how financial institutions should go about implementing it. It touches on digitising processes, products and business models, channels as well as engagement and user experience.[br]

Equity bank’s digital transformation – Video

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There has been a confusion around the business case for digital transformation. Most financial institutions think of it as a cost. The business case anchors on increased revenues, lower costs, and enhanced significance. The video looks at a case study of how Equity Bank has over the years transformed from a brick and motor bank to a digital bank and the support that MicroSave has offered through this process.

Mobile wallets for the oral segment (mowo) – presentation

Posted on by M1croSave!2025

MicroSave presented its work on developing mobile wallet interfaces for oral customers at a Learning Event co-organised by CGAP, LeapFrog, Dvara Trust, and SPTF. Globally, the number of oral customers is estimated to be 1.5 billion. We define the oral segment as those who rely on visuals, audio, signs, etc. to communicate. At the event, Akhand Tiwari of MicroSave argued that it is indeed possible to develop a range of icons which both literates and the oral segment can easily understand. He highlighted MicroSave’s learning that we can perform usability testing for digital interfaces better on the field rather than in closed room environments. A focus on oral customer segments has a wide range of benefits, including the possibility of a reduction in the gender gap and adoption of financial services. He concluded by highlighted how MoWO (MicroSave’s mobile wallet interface) can lay the foundations for better digital interface designs for education, health, and livelihoods.

Between literacy and learning: Community engagement in public education – Part 2

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In the first part of this IFN, we discussed the hurdles to quality learning for elementary-level students, specifically in government schools in India. The government has already taken steps to address some of the issues, but there is still a long way to go. In this part of the IFN, we describe some successful and tested models from across the globe that can improve education outcomes.

Between literacy and learning: Community engagement in public education – Part 1

Posted on by MSC

India has made significant progress in facilitating quality education for all. Today, education is considered a ticket to a better future. However, positive sentiments toward education and improved enrolment numbers have been ineffective in curing low attendance.  After the range of investments in transformational initiatives, such as Right to Education (RTE), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), and mid-day meal (MDM), these performance issues are quite puzzling. Administrations across the world have handled the challenge of addressing the quality of education in government schools in different ways. While schools indeed have a major role to play, the support and encouragement from the community also contribute to effective learning.