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.

A look at four different business models and how their value compares for customers and financial service providers

World Vision shares how they are working to support community-level financial institutions and promote grassroots-level transformation of the financial system

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 motorcycle loans could help women banking agents in India bring financial inclusion to remote and vulnerable populations.

Survey data from 60 Decibels show that despite improving MFI performance, clients are becoming more vulnerable as the COVID-19 crisis goes on.

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

COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on women must be urgently addressed through the provision of digital financial literacy and access.

Greater connectivity has the potential to advance digital finance in the Pacific islands, but governments and development partners will need to provide significant support.

Growing interest in stablecoins and digital currencies leads us to ask some key questions about their potential for the underbanked.