This brief presents emerging evidence from studies in diverse African contexts on how COVID-19 has affected savings groups and how these groups have helped mitigate the pandemic’s negative consequences in sub-Saharan Africa.

This study aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women-led MSMEs in 13 African countries hoping to contribute to further strengthening of outcomes for those MSMEs.

This 10-point action plan for governments and businesses shares practical steps to help end the continued economic exclusion of women through digital financial inclusion.

Toolkit for policymakers, regulators, supervisors involved in the formulation and implementation of policy and regulation that advance access to finance for women-led MSMEs

A primer on opening up new credit to women in emerging economies

Evidence from field experiments in Bangladesh examining the gender gap in the adoption and usage of mobile banking

Urging the need for gender-aware product design

A Mapping of relevant measurement tools

A data deep dive into the customer base of two financial service providers engaging with low-income women

The UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments are a practical nine-part guide to building trust, mitigating risks and driving inclusive economies.