COVID-19: Crisis as Opportunity for Urban Cash Transfers?
Based on a literature review and case studies of various urban cash transfer schemes in response to the COVID-19 crisis, this paper explores the successes and challenges of implementing cash transfers in urban settings in response to a large, covariate shock.
Kenya: Remittances to Kenya Resist COVID-19
The increase in remittances comes despite the impact of the pandemic on wages and employment across the world.
Africa: IFC Announces $2 B Investment in SMEs and Trade to Support Recovery From COVID-19
The $2 billion IFC commitment will support the continent's economic recovery from the pandemic by sustaining and creating jobs and business activity.
FinDev COVID-19 Update | 06 - 19 May 2021
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks
Tunisia: Islamic Social Financing to Support Efforts to Recover and Rebuild From COVID-19 Pandemic
The initiative will include the International Dialogue on the Role of Islamic Social Financing in Achieving the SDGs, which will launch critical discussions including with global leaders and Islamic institutions on the role of Islamic social financing.
Mobile Money Adoption Increased During the Pandemic by 4 Percent: Karandaaz Survey on COVID-19’s Impact on Financial Behavior
Survey findings on the impact of COVID-19 on financial behavior show that while financial inclusion in Pakistan increased from 21 percent of adults pre-pandemic to 25 percent in late 2020, the change was driven entirely by mobile money adoption.
Opportunity International Leverages Network Across India to Provide Emergency COVID-19 Relief to Millions
The 50-year-old nonprofit is marshalling its resources to deliver public health education, food supplies and direct medical support to millions in nine of the hardest hit states in India.
Share Your Insights in the Financial Inclusion Compass 2021 Survey
The fourth edition of the e-MFP Compass survey builds on the special edition Covid-19 Financial Inclusion Compass published last year to ask how the pandemic has changed stakeholders' roles and priorities.
FinDev COVID-19 Update | 22 Apr - 05 May 2021
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks
Kenya's Slum Vendors Rely On Savings Groups to Survive COVID-19
Faced with challenges, a growing number of vendors in Kenya's slums turned to credit unions and savings groups, which could provide loans without collateral, to boost their businesses.