Resource Type: Research Papers

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

Diana Siddiqui, Aparna Shukla and Anup Singh

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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

Diana Siddiqui, Aparna Shukla and Anup Singh

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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

Joyce Murithi, Diana Siddiqui and Anup Singh

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Impact of COVID-19 on routine healthcare services and ASHAs

The report studies the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on key elements of India’s health system framework—community demand, provision of health services, and community health workers. It also provides recommendations to better prepare the healthcare system of India to tackle shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 1, 2021

Puneet Khanduja, Prairna Koul, Vedika Tibrewala, Noel Johns and Kushagra Harshavardhan

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs): Bangladesh report

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

Jan 28, 2021

Samveet Sahoo, Abhishek Anand, Nabila Khurshed and Khandaker Shaoli Hassan

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Addressing three key issues of BC agents in India for COVID-like challenges

The network of business correspondents (BCs) has evolved into the backbone of financial inclusion in rural India. However, it continues to face challenges, which were further aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog highlights three key issues that hinder the sustainability of the BC model.

Jan 28, 2021

Sunil Bhat, Sharad Bangari, Anil Gupta and Pritam Patro

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Resource Type: Research Papers

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