countries across Asia and Africa
agents supported globally
people received access to formal financial services
consulting projects
To leverage, optimize, and scale last-mile distribution networks to bridge the gap between financial services and underserved communities. Through partnerships, innovation, and technology, MSC reduces barriers and drives adoption and sustainability.
To build and optimize distribution networks that connect low-income communities to essential financial services through agents, merchants, and alternative last-mile channels.
Based on years of experience solving challenges for CICO (Cash in Cash-Out) agent networks across Asia and Africa, MSC (MicroSave Consulting) has created an “agent lifecycle framework” that helps to develop and maintain agent networks. Click on the framework below to access our work under different
Building, optimizing, and scaling agent and merchant networks to serve as critical touchpoints for financial service delivery by enhancing CICO points, and payment acceptance infrastructure.
Co-designing and testing inclusive financial products for underserved populations—especially women—with the FSPs by leveraging last-mile delivery channels and iterative pilot models.
Building sustainable agent networks through tailored training, business support, and gender- intentional models that empower frontline agents to thrive as trusted financial service providers.
Improving agent liquidity, reducing costs, and ensuring the long-term viability of the distribution networks. Supporting FSPs to create agent network models that support better unit economics.
Using data analytics, digital payments, and fintech partnerships to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of last-mile financial services; including GDD.
Fostering strategic partnerships and policy engagement to scale inclusive finance through embedded models and alternative distribution channels.
Tracking adoption, usage, and economic impact of deploying agent networks to refine strategies and improve financial inclusion outcomes.
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