16 Stories by FIBR

Taking the COVID-19 temperature in emerging markets: A dipstick survey to draw early insights about impact on Livelihoods

At the end of March, BFA conducted a rapid assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihoods of people in seven countries- Kenya,...
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Digital financial transfers can supercharge the response to COVID-19

The Kenyan government can and should capitalize on the country’s unique digital financial infrastructure and provide direct cash transfers to help people weather the...
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The Financial Inclusion for Refugees Project in Uganda

In 2019, BFA and FSD Uganda launched the Financial Inclusion for Refugees Project to gain insight into the financial lives of refugees- their incomes,...
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Why our money is on this Brazilian female fintech founder: meet Monica of Grão

Meet Monica Saccarelli CEO of savings platform Grão & one of few female fintech founders in Brazil. Grão is an app that allows Brazilians...
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What will it take for Nigeria’s inclusive fintech sector to flourish?

BFA Global’s Catalyst Fund launched its official presence in Nigeria last year. At the launch, key ecosystem players shared what is needed for Nigeria’s...
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How to design PAYGo operational models to improve repayment

BFA Global’s FIBR team breakdown four areas that PAYGo companies should consider improving repayment among customers. One, customer education, onboarding, and support is important....
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