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Financial Inclusion for Migrants and Refugees: Insights From Credit Unions
This report looks at the role credit unions play in supporting migrants and refugees in Brazil, Ecuador, Poland and the United States.
Al-Amal Microfinance Bank's Micro-Letters of Guarantee (Micro-LGs)
This paper describes the development of microfinance in Yemen and the role of Al-Amal Bank in the sector over the past 15 years, then introduces the concept of micro letters of guarantee, which Al-Amal Bank launched in 2020.
Lessons for Global Microfinance from… the United States?
Insights into key questions about the future of global microfinance, and specifically the future of policy and subsidy for microfinance, can be gained from an unlikely place: the United States.
Al-Amal Microfinance Bank's Role in Women's Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment
In this case study, Al-Amal Microfinance Bank (AMB) presents their work in promoting women's empowerment and financial inclusion.
The Role of Awareness in Predicting the Intention of Microfinance Entrepreneurs to Buy Microinsurance Services in Yemen
The study looks into the role of microinsurance awareness in predicting microfinance entrepreneurs' intentions to purchase microinsurance in Yemen.
Digitization in Microfinance: Case Studies of Pathways to Success
This Working Paper takes a unique look at MFI innovation with digital technologies by featuring case studies on five MFIs that successfully created measurable customer and business value through digitization.
Digital Transformation to Alleviate Poverty of the Poor People
The objective of this study is to explain the role Al-Amal Microfinance Bank online services played amid the pandemic.
Women’s Financial Inclusion Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to aid the design and implementation of women's financial inclusion and empowerment programs.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Yemeni Economy
How the drop in remittances affected economic sectors, food systems, and households