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Social and Solidarity Economy: Social Innovation Catalyst in Africa?
The report highlights internal and external factors impacting social and solidarity economy organizations in their social innovation process and presents a set of policy recommendations to unlock their potential.
The Winds of Change- Trends Shaping India’s Fintech Sector: Edition II
This report combines research and expertise to deep dive into seven key trends that continue to shape the fintech industry.
Al-Amal Microfinance Bank's Role in Women's Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment
In this case study, Al-Amal Microfinance Bank (AMB) presents their work in promoting women's empowerment and financial inclusion.
Banking in Layers: Five Cases to Illustrate How the Market Structure for Financial Services is Evolving
Exploring the market-level modularization of financial services through case studies featuring new models that are emerging, how they are coming about, and what they mean for the financial inclusion of low-income people in emerging markets and developing economies.
No Small Business: A Segmented Approach to Better Finance for Micro and Small Enterprises
This Focus Note advocates the importance of a segmented approach to addressing micro and small enterprises (MSE) needs and focuses on MSEs with up to 20 employees.
"Yes I Get It. Small Deposits Do Make Sense." - Lessons From a Pilot With Airtel Payments Bank on Client Communication
This slide deck charts the journey of a pilot on behavioral communication to encourage women to make small saving deposits.
How Can Financial Services Support Platform Work? Insights from Five Emerging Markets
Based on research with platforms and their workers across five countries, this report describes the platform ecosystem in emerging markets, the experiences of workers and sellers in key sectors, and how financial services can help these workers improve their livelihoods.
How Well Do Indians Use Cash-In & Cash-Out (CICO) Agents, and Can This Usage Increase?
This strategic insights deck combines findings from MSC’s multiple national-level studies offering a set of practical recommendations for the service providers to help them increase customer footfall at agent points.
National Study on Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
This national-level study on India’s cash assistance initiative is intended to assess the cash transfer system’s efficacy and efficiency and capture the experience of the beneficiaries in how they receive and use the benefit.
The Growth and Performance of Affordable Housing Finance Lenders in India
Using several classification techniques, the paper assesses the growth and performance of affordable housing finance companies across the country.