Region: Africa
Volatility and resilience: Lessons from the corner shop diaries research in Nigeria
This blog provides three key insights into the financial lives of small corner shop owners in Nigeria. It also offers a glimpse into the strategies they adopted to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 26, 2021
Rahul Chatterjee, Anne Marie van Swinderen and Mhlalisi Ncube
Workshop on Digital Transformation of Postal Operators: Massive outreach, opportunities and challenges
MSC (MicroSave Consulting), conducted a workshop on Digital Transformation of Postal Operators: Massive outreach, opportunities and challenges on the 24th of February, 2021.
Feb 25, 2021
The COVID-19 paradox: What made a small corner shop in Uganda, which was allowed to operate during the pandemic, close down?
Using insights from the daily financial transaction data of a small corner shop in Uganda, this blog explores the causes that forced the shop to shut down, despite being allowed to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 23, 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)- Kenya report (round 3)
The report examines the devastating impact of COVID-19 on Kenyan MSMEs even after the restrictions on movement were relaxed and the market opened. The report shares the recommendations for stakeholders to support MSMEs in this critical time.
Feb 18, 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on farmers- Kenya report (round 3)
The report uncovers the findings of the third round of a dipstick research funded jointly by MSC and SCBF. It shares a detailed analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, even after the markets reopened and restrictions on movement were eased. The report further provides recommendations for the government, policymakers, and other private agencies to revive the agriculture sector.
Feb 17, 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CICO agents- Kenya report (round 3)
This report covers the findings of the third round of a dipstick research funded jointly by MSC and SCBF. It captures a detailed analysis, insights, and recommendations on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on CICO agents in Kenya. It also highlights recommendations for policymakers and donors to support the CICO agents.
Feb 16, 2021