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Tag: Covid-19
SI #10-Reimagining the way we examine women-run businesses
In this video, we unpack major differences between enterprises run by women and men, the roles that social norms play, and what is needed to reimagine the way we examine women-run businesses.
Jul 30, 2021
The Helix Institute at MSC Masterclass with Esselina Macome, CEO, FSD Mozambique.
Esselina Macome, CEO, FSD Mozambique, speaks at our Master Class Series about her professional journey, key achievements, challenges, and lessons learnt with a focus on the inclusive finance sector.
Jun 18, 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on FinTechs: Vietnam
Vietnam remains a nascent FinTech market, where payment solutions account for 98% of the share of FinTech funding in 2019. This report assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the FinTech ecosystem of Vietnam. It also provides recommendations for relevant stakeholders to help affected FinTechs recover from the crisis.
Jun 17, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy—an impending barrier to India’s COVID-19 vaccination program
As India scrambles to vaccinate its population, it faces a major barrier—vaccine hesitancy. This blog charts a three-pronged approach that combines interventions from both the demand and supply sides to address this issue.
Jun 11, 2021
The pandemic, migrants and MGNREGA
This video summarizes our series of publications on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, an initiative of the Indian government to secure livelihoods in rural areas. It offers a comprehensive picture of the program by discussing its achievements and challenges from the demand and supply-side perspectives.
Jun 10, 2021
How did COVID-19 affect the incomes of migrants and low-wage workers in India?
The case study is about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns on migrants and the low-income group in India. It captures stories of migrants who were stranded away from their homes without any livelihood. The case study also highlights the adverse effects of the pandemic on the income and jobs of daily wage workers.
May 28, 2021