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. 

How the Ethiopian government is tackling the challenge of declining remittances and economic contraction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results from a recent survey in Kenya question the impact of flexible loan terms on how much credit smallholder farmers take up. But the issue may be that loans were still not flexible enough.

The lifeline provided by remittances can help advance financial inclusion among vulnerable populations.

Five principles and five key actions to help build trust and confidence in Kenya’s digital finance ecosystem 

How can we get more investment to women-led companies and more women in the investment pipeline?

Inclusive fintech Flow shares how they have adapted their model to continue providing a much-needed service during the coronavirus crisis.

Without more support, the global health crisis could become a global food crisis

How cashless transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa can be improved and expanded

A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past week, carefully curated by FinDev editors for the microfinance and financial inclusion community.