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Theme: Microfinance

The need for innovative digital financial services to improve the lives of female micro- and small entrepreneurs operating in open-air and cross-border markets: A case from Kenya

MSC conducted primary research in Kenya to understand the challenges of female traders in open-air and cross-border markets. The study identified limitations that prevent them from using digital financial services comprehensively. We sought to learn why these owners of micro and small enterprises shy from using credit, savings, insurance, and payments. Faith Njeri is one such woman. Our new blog discusses the financial challenges countless women like her struggle with as they work on their dream of financial independence.

Aug 29, 2022

Mandira Sharma and Kim Kariuki

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Aug 29, 2022

Mandira Sharma and Kim Kariuki

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low- and moderate-income (LMIs) populations and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)- Comparative report

This report provides an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on low- and moderate-income (LMIs) populations, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and cash-in and cash-out (CICO) agents, in Asia and Africa, their coping strategies, and recommendations for policymakers and financial service providers to support them.

Jan 27, 2021

Anup Singh, Diana Siddiqui and Graham Wright

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Jan 27, 2021

Anup Singh, Diana Siddiqui and Graham Wright

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs: Indonesia report

The COVID-19 crisis has proven devastating for MSMEs in Indonesia, which have seen their revenues reduce to almost half. Our report analyzes the economic consequences of the pandemic on MSMEs, highlights their coping strategies, and provides policy recommendations to help them recover.

Jun 16, 2020

Alfa Pelupessy, Astri Sri Sulastri, Gloria Sinaga and Raunak Kapoor

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Jun 16, 2020

Alfa Pelupessy, Astri Sri Sulastri, Gloria Sinaga and Raunak Kapoor

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India: Impact of COVID-19 on Business Correspondents

This report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on business correspondent (BC) agents in India and the issues they faced while delivering financial services in the wake of the pandemic. It also offers policy recommendations to help BCs offer uninterrupted services.

Jun 11, 2020

Aakash Mehrotra, Abhishek Anand, Gayatri Pandey, Manoj Nayak, Mohak Srivastava, Nitish Narain, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra

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Jun 11, 2020

Aakash Mehrotra, Abhishek Anand, Gayatri Pandey, Manoj Nayak, Mohak Srivastava, Nitish Narain, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra

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CICO agent training comic on Coronavirus

MSC’s comic booklets on COVID-19 are illustrated narratives that build awareness among CICO agents and their customers during the pandemic. These comics feature rich visual stories to generate awareness, influence precautionary behavior, and drive the safety of agents.

Jun 2, 2020

Graham Wright, Ravi Kant, Nancy Kiarie, Zeeshan Ali, Sharad Bangari and Anant Tiwari

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Jun 2, 2020

Graham Wright, Ravi Kant, Nancy Kiarie, Zeeshan Ali, Sharad Bangari and Anant Tiwari

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MFI client awareness comic on Coronavirus

MSC has developed a series of conversational comic books for microfinance institutions to create awareness, influence precautionary behavior, and drive safety of the weak and the vulnerable during COVID-19. These comics have been customized for different geographies. You can access the country specific versions below.

Apr 23, 2020

Ravi Kant, Puneet Khanduja, Zeeshan Ali and Shantam Mondal

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Apr 23, 2020

Ravi Kant, Puneet Khanduja, Zeeshan Ali and Shantam Mondal

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