CGAPThis publication developed by FinEquity is a reference guide for financial inclusion practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders interested in applying women’s economic empowerment (WEE) measurements to their work. It seeks to provide a common approach to measuring WEE in financial inclusion. The guide maps out twelve WEE tools that allow users to quickly preview their
CGAPOne of the goals of Ghana’s new digital financial services (DFS) Policy is to close the gender gap by ensuring that at least 85 percent of women have financial accounts by 2023. But what should the public and private sector consider while implementing the policy to bring real change for women? The authors suggest five
DFIGavin Krugel co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer at Digital Frontiers writes about the institute’s five-year journey, the merger with CGAP’s Gateway Academy and shares five lessons he’s learned from running a social enterprise. Read more here
CGAPGhana has become the first country in Africa to launch a digital financial services (DFS) policy according to CGAP. The government hopes that the policy can support various measures it is taking to leverage DFS in its COVID-19 response. Developed with technical support from CGAP and funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
AVLInclusive fintech has always had to find a balance between tech and human touch, but the global pandemic is shifting that balance, writes Accion Venture Lab’s Amee Parbhoo. In this blog, Parbhoo writes that during this time, fintechs have to continuously engage and support their customers especially low-income communities for whom in-person interactions are the
CGAPAccording to UNHCR estimates, there are 70.8 million Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) worldwide. The global COVID19 pandemic will have severe effects on not just their health but also on their ability to meet their most basic needs. In this timely blog, the authors call for a coordinated global response that ensures that the FDPs have
CGAPSenior financial sector specialist Stefan Staschen makes a strong case for open banking in emerging markets and why it would be important especially today in a COVID-19 world. Open banking, he writes, could advance financial inclusion in emerging markets by dealing with some of the pain points related to spending, savings, and credit, usually experienced
AVLAccion’s work to build inclusive, resilient communities through access to quality financial services, including credit, savings, and insurance, is more critical than ever. Accion continues to support its partners who are now rapidly adapting to meet new needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. But, more help is still needed. Donate to support Accion to continue
FIBRCatalyst Fund shares several examples of how its portfolio are helping customers in emerging economies through the COVID-19 crisis. By using their existing solutions and additional innovations, the fintechs are helping people access critical health insurance, send money to their families, access essential goods and services, and better manage current finances via financial advice. In
CGAPCGAP’s new publication examines the opportunities for humanitarian actors in Lebanon and Jordan to use the cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programs as a pathway to financial inclusion. Syrian refugees in the two countries receive more than a quarter of their humanitarian assistance in the form of cash and vouchers. CGAP observes that there are