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Only 22% of PwD, elderly, and vulnerable groups in Indonesia have bank accounts. Digital finance helps, but access barriers and discrimination persist. Inclusive design and targeted action are key to closing the gap.
New digital repayment solutions are easing loan repayments for India’s MFI borrowers. Tailored tools and collaboration are helping women like Reena, Seema, and Asha transition from cash to digital.
This blog explores how India’s rice fortification initiative tackles micronutrient deficiencies, particularly anemia, through the integration of fortified rice into social safety net programs and public-private collaboration. The initiative also paves the way for nationwide nutrition security. Read on to learn more.
MSC undertook research on female agents with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to identify factors that can overcome the barriers impeding the recruitment and sustainability of female DFS agents. This blog highlights key insights from the study. The detailed report can be accessed here.
Weak banks must handle mergers carefully, as these can adversely impact low-income customers in rural and urban areas who have recently started to access formal financial services. Read the article to learn more.
This blog explores the role of embedded finance in enhancing financial inclusion for women informal workers in Indonesia. It highlights how digital platforms like Gojek and Grab help boost digital financial services (DFS) adoption and offers recommendations to design gender-sensitive embedded finance solutions for greater impact.