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.

A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks

Check out the sessions from this year's all-virtual conference that are most relevant for financial inclusion and microfinance practitioners. 

There has been a need for traditional microfinance to face the challenge presented by digital technology for some time, COVID has simply accelerated this process.

BRAC's experience in Bangladesh shows how digital wallets can act as a tool to include low-income households, especially women, in the financial system.

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.

A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks

This year it's easier than ever to attend conferences and trainings from the comfort of your home or office.