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The relative risks to the savings of poor people
In view of the highly risky nature of saving in the informal sector, it is probably necessary to think more about helping clients understand the relative risk of saving in these semi-formal institutions. It should also be noted that the evidence from this study suggests that poor people do value some form of external accountability.
Jul 16, 2018
Why are friends and family central to the financial choices of Kenyans?
So is it just because people do not have access to formal services that these social networks are important or are there dimensions of this borrowing that have an intrinsic value?
Jul 16, 2018
David Cracknell in Conversation with CGTN on Mobile Money and Digital Credit in Africa
David Cracknell, Global Technical Director, MicroSave in conversation with CGTN Africa on Mobile Money and Digital Credit in Africa. Catch full coverage here.
Jan 17, 2018
Who is a Good Client?
In this video, Equity Bank loan officers discuss the qualities they seek in a Biashara Imara client. And every credit officer looks for a client who is consistent, has command over his/her business, communicates with the credit officer and pays the loan on time. The video also covers the response of Biashara Imara clients who […]
Aug 4, 2008