Four Ways to Design Agent Networks That Work for Women
Innovations around agent networks present an opportunity to significantly improve women’s experiences and help build their confidence and access to digital financial services.
In Ukraine, Credit Unions Are Key to a Sustainable Economic Recovery
But the sector is at risk due to the Russian invasion and in need of support from the international community.
Instant Liquidity Support for Mobile Money Agents
Inclusive fintech Flow shares how they have adapted their model to continue providing a much-needed service during the coronavirus crisis.
From Humanitarian Assistance to Economic Resilience in Yemen
CARE shares results and lessons from adapting their Village Savings & Loan Association (VSLA) model to crisis settings to help extend access to financial services to some of the most underserved communities in the world.
Bringing Agent Banking to Rural Women’s Self-Help Groups in India
While the spread of agent networks throughout rural India has helped bring banking to many people’s doorsteps, this type of service was inaccessible for informal groups until the recent spread of a new technical solution called Dual Authentication.
Removing Barriers to Expand Access to Finance for Refugees
How UNHCR is working to encourage lasting connections between refugees and the financial sector
Agent Gender Matters, but How to Recruit and Retain Women Agents?
This blog post shares four strategies to help FSPs overcome the obstacles they face in onboarding female agents and create an environment that encourages women to join and thrive as agents.
Sustaining Microfinance in Post-Tsunami Asia
The Role of Financial Services in Humanitarian Crises
Getting It Right: Providing Financial Services to Refugees
Drawing on the findings from recently released market studies in Jordan and Uganda, here are the top five recommendations for financial service providers (FSPs) willing to contribute to the financial inclusion of refugees.