Launch of new reports on the impact of the COVID-19 on the low- and moderate-income populations and MSMEs in Asia and Africa
MSC and Swiss Capacity Building Facility(SCBF) launched the new reports on the impact of the COVID-19 on the low- and moderate-income populations as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Asia and Africa, through an interactive webinar on 28th of January, 2021.
Jan 29, 2021
Philippines: Impact of COVID-19 on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
The extended community quarantine imposed by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19 has adversely affected MSMEs in the Philippines. This report outlines the impact of the pandemic on MSMEs and provides recommendations for policymakers to support their recovery.
Aug 4, 2020
Aakash Mehrotra, Gayatri Pandey, Mohak Srivastava, Nitish Narain, Shobhit Mishra and Louie Cepe
Aug 4, 2020
Aakash Mehrotra, Gayatri Pandey, Mohak Srivastava, Nitish Narain, Shobhit Mishra and Louie Cepe
How do MFI Clients Spend Remittance Money in the Philippines
In this video, Louie Cepe, Manager at MicroSave, talks about behavioural issues that drive utilisation of remittance income by recipients. He elaborates on how providers can nudge their clients to judiciously use the remittance money.
May 30, 2017
Accelerating Financial Inclusion in South-East Asia with Digital Finance
Digital finance presents a potentially transformational opportunity to advance financial inclusion. In this report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank, the role that digital finance can play in accelerating financial inclusion, focusing on four Southeast Asian markets – Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Myanmar is discussed.
Jan 31, 2017
Unleashing International Remittances – Technology Driven Solutions for Indonesia
This PB analyses four models that are tailored to cater to the Indonesian market and to the needs of the migrant communities both at the sending and the receiving end.
Sep 9, 2016
Institutionalising Social Performance Management In Financial Institutions: What Does It Take? – Part 1
Implementing social performance management (SPM) in microfinance institutions (MFIs) has challenges. The Part 1 of this Briefing Note (BN) explains the first two pillars viz. Board commitment and management’s role.
Jul 12, 2016
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