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Prompts for Equitable Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Finance

This research presents some of the key challenges with building accountability and transparency for AI in inclusive finance.

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Investing in Equitable AI for Inclusive Finance

This publication gives an overview of the use cases of AI in inclusive finance and some of the drivers of harmful AI bias towards women.

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Promoting Fair Competition in the Digital Economy

This brief is intended for USAID staff and partners whose development programs (fintech, e-commerce, data centers, digital agriculture, etc.) are impacted by competition within the digital economy, a critical component to achieving an inclusive, open, and secure digital ecosystem.

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USAID Digital Payments Toolkit 2020

This Toolkit is designed to be used by organizations regardless of their experience with digital payments and to inspire and enable organizations new to digital payments to make the switch.

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Assessment of the Gender Gap in Access to Digital Financial Services in Burkina Faso

This research explores the role that digital financial services can play in making female entrepreneurs more resilient and the conditions that permit greater DFS access and use among women.

Guide / Toolkit

Fintech Partnerships Playbook: How Donors Can Pursue Private Sector Engagement to Strengthen Digital Finance Ecosystems

This playbook aims to assist USAID staff, development practitioners, and donor stakeholders—to brainstorm and develop projects that take a purpose-driven approach to private sector engagement in digital finance.

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Primer on Blockchain: How To Assess the Relevance of Distributed Ledger Technology to International Development

Does blockchain have applications for your work?
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Mission Critical: Enabling Digital Payments for Development

Guide for government employees to engage with policy makers and regulators in emerging markets
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Guide to the Use of Digital Financial Services in Agriculture

Tool for identifying chronic value chain challenges and corresponding solutions
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The Potential of Using Digital Financial Services for Savings Groups in Bangladesh

Insights for the development and efficient delivery of group savings products