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Tag: Low income lives
Speculating on the future of financial inclusion: predictions, solutions (and warnings) for the next 20 years
This blog examines whether we will really realize the full potential of the digital revolution. It asks: Who will have access to technology? And what are the technological and psychological barriers inhibiting the uptake and use of “digital”?
Apr 29, 2019
What makes MSC different?
MSC is unique in being a local organization with global experience. Our teams understand the culture, language, and nuances of the markets and customers we serve. Our unwavering focus on low- and middle-income segment to further the financial inclusion agenda makes us stand out from the rest. See what our employees have to say about what makes MSC different.
Mar 4, 2019
Long Hours for Low Pay in the ‘Formal’ Economy: the Lives of Bangladesh’s Garment Workers
From July 2016 to August 2017 Microfinance Opportunities (MFO) conducted the Garment Worker Diaries project in three countries—Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India. This blog highlights what MFO found through its research.
Apr 2, 2018
Low Income Lives – Education
In the first edition of MicroSave’s ‘Low-Income Lives’, Stuart Rutherford looks at education, using data from the Hrishipara Daily Financial Diaries project which records the flow of money from households in Bangladesh.
Feb 23, 2018
Low Income Lives – Family Food Shopping
In this edition of MicroSave’s ‘Low Income Lives’ series, Stuart Rutherford uses data from the Hrishipara Daily Financial Diaries to study how poor people in Bangladesh buy food.
Feb 23, 2018
Driving Viability for Banks and BCs
This Note examines various enabling factors that can accelerate profitability for the banks and viability and sustainability for the BCs.
Nov 11, 2011