OECD/INFE 2020 International Survey of Adult Financial Literacy
This report provides measures of financial inclusion including elements of financial resilience and a newly-created score on financial well-being for 26 countries.
Why Human-Centered Design (HCD) Doesn’t Always Work for International Development
HCD has become increasingly popular in international development, and is most widely recognized by the number of sticky notes on the wall! But not every organization or problem is suited for this method.
The Gig Economy and Financial Health: A Snapshot of Malaysia and China
This study explores the landscape of the gig economy in Malaysia and China, focusing on the financial concerns and well-being of gig workers.
A Second Wave of Economic Hardship May Be Looming for MFI Clients
Survey data from 60 Decibels show that despite improving MFI performance, clients are becoming more vulnerable as the COVID-19 crisis goes on.
Strategic Synthesis of Key Thinking and Experience of Work, Livelihoods, and Financial Services
Research supporting a new framework for livelihoods and financial services
Reham Gharbiyeh, Arab Women's Enterprise Fund
In this FinEquity Member Spotlight, Reham Gharbiyeh talks about making women's economic empowerment in the MENA region possible.
Finding and Serving the Savings Frontier
Easy-to-use mapping tools can help FSPs expand geographical outreach and increase usage by placing branches and agents closer to customers
Customer Engagement During COVID-19
Three principles for communicating and strengthening relationships with clients through and beyond the current crisis
Catalyzing Women-Focused FinTech / Webinar Recording
The growth of FinTech and the stagnancy of the gender gap in financial inclusion has brought about new and creative approaches to using technology to improve women’s access to financial services. In this webinar, we talked to two organizations - DFS Lab and UNCDF - who have recently organized competitions around women-focused FinTech, and discuss the sustainability, expectation and stimulus of such initiatives.