Early assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce and the provision of digital financial services for micro, small, and medium enterprises and low-income consumers

Key findings from mobile application data from 71 countries

This Note shows how the barriers women entrepreneurs already face in starting and retaining a business are likely to increase in the aftermath of COVID-19.

Recommendations to help build resilience to the pandemic

This paper attempts to study the impact of microfinance on income of members and non-members of self-help groups on selected women in the study area.

Findings based on qualitative interviews with CICO agents in Kenya

Results from quantitative survey and qualitative interviews with farmers across Kenya

Research findings based on surveys and interviews with MSMEs across Kenya

This study explores the overlaps of green finance and financial inclusion in addressing the issues of environmental change, financial stability, and social equity, and calls for the integration of both finance concepts into the emerging inclusive green finance (IGF) policy area.

How do inexperienced consumers learn to use a new financial technology?