Many MSMEs are dying—can we realize the full potential of the digital revolution to save them?
This blog analyzes the existential crisis that is being faced by MSMEs in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and goes further to explore whether exploring the full potential of the digital revolution can save them.
Apr 19, 2021
Digitizing savings groups operations
In this video, we present the challenges that savings groups face due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the digitization of these savings groups operations benefits both the group members and the associated financial service providers.
Oct 2, 2020
Six aspects financial institutions must consider if they wish to serve young people
Many financial service providers (FSPs) wish to serve youth but lack appropriate products and services that suit their needs. In this blog, we highlight prominent aspects that financial institutions need to focus on as they design and deliver financial services to youth.
Sep 7, 2020
Why should financial institutions focus on youth?
Financial Service Providers (FSPs) have embraced the drive to promote financial inclusion. However, many feel that the investment made in reaching out to these segments may not be commensurate with the benefits they stand to gain. In this blog, we discuss how FSPs can determine whether it is worth serving certain segments and we specifically focus on the business case to serve the youth.
Sep 4, 2020
Trust Busters! A dozen reasons why your potential customers do not trust your agents (particularly in rural areas)
Alarmingly, most users who sign up for digital financial services do not actually end up using them, largely due to a lack of trust in agents. This holds true even in the case of relatively “advanced” geographies. “Trust busters” examines the evidence and lists out 12 reasons behind this worrying trend of interest in agency banking that fails to convert into regular usage.
Feb 18, 2020
Do Financial Service Providers Really Understand Savings Group Members?
Do Financial Service Providers really understand the needs and perspectives of savings group members in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda?
Apr 4, 2017
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