This working paper examines the impact of the revised Payment Services Directive and open banking platforms on inclusive finance in the EU, with a focus on the Netherlands' fintech ecosystem.

This case study explores how BRAC's microfinance companies in Liberia and Sierra Leone responded to the Ebola crisis in 2014, enabling to deliver a remarkable recovery of its operations.

Recommendations for interventions to revive income generating activities

Identifying steps to reduce the costs of transferring remittances in the Netherlands

Promoting development in poor communities by self-sufficient and sustaining activities

Assessing the feasibility of a for-profit MFI

Drawing lessons from the success of microfinance initiatives in developing countries

Examining support practices in rural finance

Highlighting the case for financing water supply and sanitation projects through microfinance

Supporting MFIs in countries recovering from conflict or natural disaster