All Publications
Savings and Retail Banking in Africa: A Case Study on Mobile Financial Services
This case study benchmarks the impact and potential of mobile financial services in several low-income markets in Africa.
Mobilizing Agricultural Finance
This report identifies bottlenecks in lenders' strategies and processes in assessing the bankability of agri-SMEs and details their bankability metrics.
On the Economic Frontlines of COVID-19: Early Insights From MSMEs Grappling With the Crisis
Findings based on a longitudinal survey in Colombia, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria
Cash in the City: Emerging Lessons From Implementing Cash Transfers in Urban Africa
Informing strategic directions for urban social protection
Extending MSMEs’ Access to Trade Finance Under the AfCFTA
Advocating for cross-border policy coordination to boost financial access for MSMEs
Financial Literacy Education: Implication on the Economic and Social Life of the Teacher in Ghana
Urging to develop schoolteachers' financial literacy skills
Her Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
A data deep dive into the customer base of two financial service providers engaging with low-income women
Study of the Situation and Perspectives for Microfinance Sector
Survey of African financial institution executives on their expectations post pandemic
The Case for a Gender-Intelligent Approach: An Opportunity for Inclusive Fintechs
Urging the need for gender-aware product design
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.