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Transforming cash in/cash out – Leveraging the potential of female agents
In this podcast, we join a discussion with the Founder and CEO of SIA, Shelley Spencer, and our host from MSC, Raghuveer Dinavahi. They discuss the current landscape of female agents, challenges, and opportunities for expanding female agent networks and their impact on the future of the CICO ecosystem.
May 18, 2022
Could 2022 be the watershed moment for the CICO networks in Indonesia?
This blog looks at key changes and implications of the new draft amendments to the branchless banking regulations released by OJK in 2021.
Jan 20, 2022
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
Workshop on the impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs in Asia and Africa by Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) and MSC (MicroSave Consulting)
MSC launches the findings of a multi-country assessment study on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on MSMEs and low-income populations in Asia and Africa.
Feb 1, 2021
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
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CICO agents- Kenya report
This report highlights the findings of the second round of the dipstick research jointly funded by MSC and SCBF. It captures a detailed analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on CICO agents and their coping strategies. The report further provides recommendations for policymakers and financial service providers to support their recovery.
Jan 14, 2021
Diana Siddiqui, Evelyne Matibe, Olivia Obiero and Anup Singh