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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
Savings Groups Reduce Vulnerability, but Have Mixed Effects on Financial Inclusion
How does introduction to savings groups impact the likelihood of using formal financial services?
Climate Risk Insurance in the Caribbean
This publication details lessons from the CRAIC project and Livelihood Protection Policy, spanning across four different themes: managing expectations, product design, market development and engagement for sustainability.
Field Accident Insurance - PROFIN Foundation
This case study shares PROFIN Foundation's experience in launching and and scaling a field accident insurance product.
Financial Innovation to Support Women-Led Businesses
This document summarizes the main characteristics of Mexico's first gender bond with the aim of expanding the resources available to finance projects led by women in rural areas.
The Impact of Emergency Cash Assistance in a Pandemic
Experimental evidence from Colombia
The Landscape of Microinsurance 2020
Information on microinsurance markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean
Microfinance and COVID-19: Principles for Regulatory Response
Five guiding principles for regulators mitigating the impacts of COVID-19