Savings and Retail Banking in Africa: A Case Study on COVID-19
This report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed bank customer behavior in Africa.
COVID-19: 97 Percent of Small-Scale Farmers in Uganda Register a Decline in Earnings
New research released by Heifer International revealed 97 percent of smallholder farmers in Uganda have seen their income drop since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Saudi Arabian Savings App Hakbah Forms Partnership With Visa
The solution offers customers a convenient and simple method for Savings Groups’ habit.
Saving Cash, Saving Lives
The experiences of Haitian savings groups during COVID-19
Savings Groups Cushioning Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Zambia
As the world continues to face economic turmoil resulting from the COVID-19, communities in Zambia are turning to informal savings groups to cushion the impact of the pandemic.
An Opportunity for the Banking Sector to Work With Informal Savings Groups in Morocco
The objective of the research is to conduct a qualitative and quantitative study to identify opportunities related to the launch of a digital tontine offer.
Grace Majara Kibombo of CARE USA
Grace Majara Kibombo is a Senior Technical Advisor for CARE USA based in Kampala, Uganda. In this FinEquity Member Spotlight Interview, Grace tells us about the work CARE does to support women's financial inclusion, the value and impact of Savings Groups in Uganda, and how CARE was able to provide critical guidance to COVID-19 in record time.