All Publications

Showing 11 - 20 of 268
Paper

COVID-19 G2P Cash-Transfer Payments - Case Study: Philippines

This case study highlights how the Government of the Philippines (GoP) responded to the pandemic with strong social protection measures. The government program that was created in March 2020 aims to provide cash assistance to 18 million households (over 75 percent of total households) in the country. This case study documents the lessons learned from the implementation of the program, focusing on the digital G2P (government to persons) payment delivery.

 

Paper

From Cash to Digital Wage Payments in the Philippines: Win-Win for Enterprises and Women Employees

This research study analyzes the financial behaviors and attitudes of Filipino workers and the benefits and challenges for enterprises and workers to move from cash to digital wage payments.

Paper

From Cash to Digital Wage Payments in the Philippines

This report discusses why it is imperative to capitalize on this momentum in the wake of COVID-19 to ensure wider adoption and usage of digital payments, particularly among low-income women.

Case Study

Insular Life, Philippines – The Case for Insuring Women for a Better Tomorrow

This case study showcases the business case for women's insurance in the Philippines.

Paper

Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2020 – Volume II

COVID-19 impact on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in developing Asia

Paper

Navigating Through COVID-19: A Snapshot on How the Pandemic Affected MSMEs in Sierra Leone

Country assessment reflecting the impact of the pandemic on banked enterprises

Case Study

Improving Access to Housing Microfinance Solutions Among Low-Income Households in the Philippines

Opportunities and challenges of designing housing products

Paper

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.

Slide Deck

Philippines: Impact of COVID-19 on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

Detailed country-level view of the impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs
Paper

Asia Microinsurance Supply-Side Study

Understanding insurer perspectives of the microinsurance market in five countries