Tag: Youth
What is the gig economy and what role will technology play in its growth?
The gig economy has opened up more job opportunities especially in the informal sector. Technology will create a whole new set of opportunities in the gig economy. Watch this video and learn more.
May 20, 2020
Developing formal financial services for informal gig workers webinar
Speakers from MSC and BFA Global share their key insights on their work with Lynk- a gig platform for informal workers. They also discuss how they assisted Lynk in creating insurance and microinsurance product concepts for gig workers and credit respectively at a webinar on 18th May 2020.
May 20, 2020
Development of insurance and microinsurance product concepts for Lynk
This video highlights the journey of how MSC and Britam collaborated to design a pay-as-you-go personal accident cover. This collaboration resulted in Lynk and Britam signing up a group personal accident cover for the 400 freelance workers on the Lynk platform to protect them in the event of an accident, temporary or permanent disability, and death.
May 19, 2020
Digital ROSCA—the new kid on the block
Millions of low-income people across the world use ROSCAs as instruments of savings and credit. Since these people are susceptible to income volatility, ROSCAs give them the unique option to pursue a savings goal, as well as an opportunity to build social capital and creditworthiness.
Apr 13, 2020
MSC’s support in youth employment initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa
This video gives the highlight of how MSC supports youth employment initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa
Aug 16, 2019
A new focus area that MSC should explore is.
At MSC, we never stop exploring. From agriculture to digital platforms, such as AI and blockchain, we are in constant pursuit of new spaces to work in. This video explores some of the newest and most exciting areas that we have been working in on our recent engagements.
Mar 5, 2019