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Diagnostic of Gender and Age Norms in Financial Inclusion - A Pilot Study in Five Districts of Malawi

This report presents an investigation into how social norms impact rural women’s and youth’s ability to access and use formal financial products and services in Malawi.

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Empowering Small Giants: Inclusive Embedded Finance for Micro-Retailers

This report outlines various business models that incorporate last-mile retailers into digital ordering platforms, offering them convenience, transparency, and a wide range of products.

Case Study

Group Cash Transfers in South Sudan: Case Study and Learning Brief

The focus of this study is to evaluate the implementation and impact of Group Cash Transfers in Raja, South Sudan.

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Improving Financial Health and Well-Being in Global Supply Chains Through Wage Digitalization

This working paper examines the barriers to financial health for workers in the garment industry, considering family and community dynamics in financial decision-making.

Case Study

Making Financial Services Accessible to Low-Income Populations Through Financial Education and Social Empowerment

This study illustrates how digitalization can improve financial inclusion, customer experience, and operational efficiency for low-income populations and financial institutions.

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8 Billion Reasons: Inclusive Finance as a Catalyst for Climate Action

This paper is a call to action for climate practitioners and financial services stakeholders from across public, private, and philanthropic sectors to work together to unlock the full potential of financial inclusion for scaling grassroots climate action. 

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Advancing Women-Led MSMEs Through Digital Financial Inclusion

This publication shares how policies, products, and grassroots actions enable women entrepreneurs to thrive with digital financial services.

Case Study

Dealing With the Effects of Rising Socio-Political Risks in the Sahel

This document gathers together representatives of microfinance institutions in West and Central Africa and shares their experiences on the socio-political situation in the region.

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Designing Credit Products to Support Women’s Economic Activity: Synthesis of Recent Literature

This evidence synthesis examines a range of studies published to examine the impact of financial innovations that have addressed barriers women face in accessing and using credit for productive purposes. 

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Financial Inclusion and Disruptive Innovation: Regulatory Implications

This working paper explores the latest wave of disruptive financial services innovations to better understand the regulatory changes that allow EMDEs to harness their financial inclusion potential while containing consumer and financial sector risk.