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World Vision and VisionFund Sign Global MOU with DreamStart Labs

The partnership will allow accelerating the digitization of savings groups worldwide and give members easier and faster access to microloans and microinsurance.

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Saving Through bKash to Expedite Financial Inclusion From Rural Backwater

The bKash feature will open up new avenues for people who are lagging behind in terms of financial inclusion and expedite digital transformation.

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Call for Resources: Savings Groups, Women & COVID-19

These key topics of investigation for the Learning Group are Women’s Voice and Leadership, and Strengthening Savings Group Resilience to Shocks.

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BECU Taps MX for Savings App

MX announced it has partnered with BECU today to build a mobile app feature Quick Save that encourages BECU members to build savings through frequent, small-amount transfers.

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Kenya's Slum Vendors Rely On Savings Groups to Survive COVID-19

Faced with challenges, a growing number of vendors in Kenya's slums turned to credit unions and savings groups, which could provide loans without collateral, to boost their businesses.

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VisionFund Reports Resilience in Refugee Finance in the Face of COVID-19

In 2020, savings groups in refugee contexts have had the lowest late repayment rate compared to any of the other clients served by VisionFund Uganda.

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Discover the European Microfinance Week 2020 Conference Report

Delve into the extensive summaries plus full recording of the EMW2020 sessions covering key topics such as the impact of & response to COVID-19, effective & inclusive savings, digital finance, climate change, client protection and more.

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Now in English, Spanish and French: EMA2020 Publication on "Encouraging Effective & Inclusive Savings"

This publication pulls together the innovations and factors for success of the top-ten applicants, while outlining the enduring importance of access to savings to strengthen resilience of low-income households.

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Amid Pandemic, Household Savings Rise Slightly

Filipino households in the lower-income group, especially those in the rural areas of the country, are still struggling to save.

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Innovation Fund for COVID Response and Recovery Through Savings Groups

The SEEP Network is excited to announce a challenge fund to support innovations in gender-intentional COVID response and recovery efforts related to Savings Groups.