FinDev COVID-19 Update | 27 Aug - 09 Sep 2020
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks
A Letter from Diana Dezso
Meet FinEquity's new Facilitator, Diana Dezso
FinEquity's September 2020 Newsletter
FinEquity's September 2020 Newsletter Read our curated reading list, letter from our new Facilitator, list of upcoming events and much more.
Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: Advancing Digital Financial Inclusion in Morocco
Increased government-to-person payments help pave the way for a growth in mobile payment accounts
Bram Peters, Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme
In this FinEquity Member Spotlight, Bram Peters provides insights into the current state of women’s financial inclusion in the Pacific, and thoughts on the impact of COVID-19.
Formalizing Remittances for Forcibly Displaced People: Findings from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The lifeline provided by remittances can help advance financial inclusion among vulnerable populations.
WhatsApp and Algorithms: How to Get Financing to Farmers in East Africa
The founders of Ugandan fintech Emata share how their solution is helping dairy farmers and their cooperatives access finance and manage operations.
Locked out of Learning: Addressing the COVID-19 Education Crisis
Private sector investment is needed to support low-cost private schools in low and medium income countries.
FinEquity January 2022 Newsletter
A look ahead from Thematic and Regional Leads, our top reads of 2021, a new member spotlight and more!
New Survey Report: Gender Stereotypes Undermine Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
Gender stereotypes are a root cause undermining economic equality between women and men, particularly in the entrepreneurial space. The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women shares initial findings from their recent report investigating the issue.