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Fintech Potential for Remittance Transfers: A Central America Perspective

This paper analyzes the potential for fintech to facilitate cheaper and more efficient remittances, and to enhance financial inclusion in Central America.

Julia Bersch, Jean François Clevy, Naseem Muhammad, Esther Perez Ruiz & Yorbol Yakhshilikov, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Case Study

Weathering the Storm II: A Case Study of Financiera FAMA

Lessons learned from previous crises to help with future crisis responses

Garrett Jaso, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion
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Designing Municipal Cash Transfer Programs to Mitigate the Economic Impact of COVID-19

Analyzing public, private, and nonprofit-led responses to the coronavirus through direct cash assistance

Eric Noggle & Tess Johnson, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion
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Protecting Beneficiary Data

Guidance for municipal cash transfer programs responding to COVID-19

Alexandra Rizzi & Madeleine Longwell, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion
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Nicaragua Annual Benchmark Report

This report includes key financial and operational indicators that provide a country overview, indicator level performance and institutional details.

MIX
Case Study

Rural Finance: Insights From Three Continents

Sharing experiences on sustainable rural finance in Morocco, Nicaragua and Bangladesh
ADA
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Green Microfinance and Ecosystem Services: A Quantitative Study on Outcomes and Effectiveness

Assessment of a large-scale green microfinance program for biodiversity conversation in Nicaragua
Forcella, D. & Huybrechs, F., Centre Emile Bernheim - Solvay Brussels School
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Is It Possible to Finance Livestock in a Sustainable Manner in Nicaragua’s Agricultural Frontier?

Policy recommendations for the microfinance sector to address problems of extensive ranching
Bermúdez, M., Flores, S., Romero, M., Bastiaensen, J., Merlet, P., Huybrechs, F., Van Hecken, G., & Ramírez, J., ADA, University of Antwerp - Institute of Development Policy and Management, Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo Nitlapan-UCA
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Consumer Preferences and the Use of Cash: Evidence from the Diary of Consumer Payments Choice

Discussing the role of cash as a daily payment instrument
O’Brien, S. , Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
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Cash Continues to Play a Key Role in Consumer Spending: Evidence from the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice

Highlighting the role of cash in consumer transactions
Bennett, B., Conover, D., O'Brien, S. & Advincula, R., Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco