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Agent Network Journeys Toward the Last Mile: A Cross-Country Perspective December 2020
This Focus Note reveals three distinct journeys country stakeholders have taken to extend the reach and quality of rural agent networks in China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, and Kenya.
Agent Network Journeys: Country Deep Dives
Debt Relief in the Pandemic: Lessons From India, Peru, and Uganda
Findings from interviews with key stakeholders and review of publicly available survey data and research
Eko Grows Agent Network Tenfold Through Open APIs
Eko India has used open APIs to become a platform business, which has enabled it to expand at considerably lower operational cost than its traditional agent business would have.
Impact of Microfinance on Farm Income of Small and Marginal Farmers in Western Tamil Nadu
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.
Responding to COVID-19: India Country Report
Tracking the impact of the pandemic on low- and middle-income households
Weathering the Storm II: A Case Study of Spandana
Lessons learned from previous crises to help with future crisis responses
A COVID Microfinance Liquidity Tour of Asia
Cross country data and analysis on different types of microfinance service providers
Inclusive Digital Banking: Emerging Markets Case Studies
What makes digital banking inclusive? This Working Paper takes a detailed look at how three digital banks in India, South Africa and the Philippines are innovating and driving financial inclusion.
Optimizing Awareness, Communication, and Outreach for Government Payments in Times of Crisis
Lessons from the response to COVID-19 under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana