What it takes to feed two-thirds of India’s population
This blog highlights the complexity of the public distribution system and discusses the major operational challenges faced with respect to the back end supply chain for in-kind benefits. It also highlights the digitization efforts so far, reasons for gaps in implementation and what the focus should be for a choice-based model, which we believe is the future of food subsidy delivery.
Jan 9, 2020
Digital transformation of MFIs in Bangladesh opportunities, challenges and way forward
With the entry of FinTech firms in Bangladesh and the government’s aim to build an inclusive digital financial ecosystem, it is now imperative for the microfinance sector in Bangladesh to move towards digital transformation. UNCDF SHIFT commissioned MSC to conduct a study on the status of digitization in the microfinance sector in Bangladesh. This report examines the status of digitization in the microfinance sector in Bangladesh, technology options, and the next steps towards digital transformation.
May 27, 2019
Bhavana Srivastava, Ravi Kant, Ishita Sharma, Sivakumar Krishnan and Sonal Agrawal
May 27, 2019
Bhavana Srivastava, Ravi Kant, Ishita Sharma, Sivakumar Krishnan and Sonal Agrawal
Developing micro-insurance ecosystem in Mozambique
The insurance industry and the culture of insurance in Mozambique are in an evolving stage. Given the current state of micro-insurance in Mozambique, it is very essential to have a focused approach towards developing an enabling ecosystem in Mozambique.
May 24, 2019
Why is the chicken afraid to cross the road?
Mobile operators and banks are hesitant to take lead on digital financial services. This blog takes into account the reasons behind the reluctance and lays out a way forward.
Jun 29, 2013
Paint by numbers: Profiles of bank agents in India
MicroSave carefully looks at the agents’ books to understand the underlying problems facing agency banking in India and how best to address them.
May 16, 2013
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