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Why Human-Centered Design (HCD) Doesn’t Always Work for International Development
HCD has become increasingly popular in international development, and is most widely recognized by the number of sticky notes on the wall! But not every organization or problem is suited for this method.
By Rathi Mani-Kandt, CARE USA
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Emerging Tech-Based Financing Models in Affordable Housing
A look at four different business models and how their value compares for customers and financial service providers
By Jitendra Balani, Daniel Waldron
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Creating a Resilient New Normal for Savings Groups
World Vision shares how they are working to support community-level financial institutions and promote grassroots-level transformation of the financial system
By Richard Rumsey, World Vision
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Top Five Digital Financial Service Features That Impact Women’s Access and Use
Research in Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire provides guidance for DFS providers and regulators on how to help ensure that digital tools make women more - not less - financially included.
By Hélène Smertnik, Savita Bailur, Caribou Digital
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Freedom on Wheels – A Ride to Economic Empowerment
How motorcycle loans could help women banking agents in India bring financial inclusion to remote and vulnerable populations.
By Seema Prem, Aiswarya Chandrashekar, FIA Global
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A Second Wave of Economic Hardship May Be Looming for MFI Clients
Survey data from 60 Decibels show that despite improving MFI performance, clients are becoming more vulnerable as the COVID-19 crisis goes on.
By Sasha Dichter, 60 Decibels
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Can Focused Policy Reforms Help Bring Back Remittances?
How the Ethiopian government is tackling the challenge of declining remittances and economic contraction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Eliamringi Mandari, Amani Itatiro, UNCDF
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Will the Pandemic Exacerbate or Mitigate the Digital Gender Gap?
COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on women must be urgently addressed through the provision of digital financial literacy and access.
By Parul Tandon, Sonal Jaitly, MSC
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Financial Inclusion Via Sea Cable
Greater connectivity has the potential to advance digital finance in the Pacific islands, but governments and development partners will need to provide significant support.
By Alex Reddaway, Bram Peters
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Will Digital Currencies Be the Next Revolution in Financial Inclusion?
Growing interest in stablecoins and digital currencies leads us to ask some key questions about their potential for the underbanked.
By F. Christopher Calabia, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation