Based on 3,822 (majority women) VSLA member interviews, this brief represents quantitative data from Burundi, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Mali, Niger, and Vietnam.

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

Looking at the prevalence, role and nature of cross-border transactions

Building interoperable payment systems that promote financial inclusion in East Africa

Findings from four country pilots of AKAM's monitoring, evaluation and learning framework

Research findings and discussion points from graduation programs in Burundi and Rwands

Social performance management case study on the use of market research techniques

Determining the type of clients preferred for microloan allocation

Analyzing deposits services in Tajikistan

Integrating conflict sensitivity in the design and implementation of financial services delivery