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The Resilience of Mobile Money in Sub-Saharan Africa
Quick responses by providers and regulators in the region helped mobile money keep growing despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Support for agent networks and more flexible on-boarding practices were key.
By Simon K. Andersson-Manjang, GSMA
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Creating a Resilient New Normal for Savings Groups
World Vision shares how they are working to support community-level financial institutions and promote grassroots-level transformation of the financial system
By Richard Rumsey, World Vision
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Will the Pandemic Exacerbate or Mitigate the Digital Gender Gap?
COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on women must be urgently addressed through the provision of digital financial literacy and access.
By Parul Tandon, Sonal Jaitly, MSC
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Can Cash Transfers to Digital Wallets Be a Lifeline During the Pandemic?
BRAC's experience in Bangladesh shows how digital wallets can act as a tool to include low-income households, especially women, in the financial system.
By Moonmoon Shehrin, BRAC
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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
By Weselina Angelow, Céline Stevens, WSBI
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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.
By Michael Rothe, Flow
FinDev Blog
Financial Inclusion Is Going Digital. Can Women Follow?
While digital finance has gained market share for years, it is possible no single catalyst has been a greater accelerator than COVID-19. Are women participating in these digital solutions?
By Jonathan Fu, Sonja Kelly
FinDev Blog
Alternative Delivery Channels Can Help Financial Service Providers and Customers Navigate the Pandemic
How cashless transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa can be improved and expanded
By Judyth Engels, Myka Reinsch, Ayani Inclusive Financial Sector Consultants