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Preparing MSMEs for Future Crises: Lessons From COVID-19

This publication provides insights into how MSMEs have navigated challenges presented by the pandemic and what support they had available along with lessons learned to help prepare for future crises.

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COVID-19: Crisis as Opportunity for Urban Cash Transfers?

Based on a literature review and case studies of various urban cash transfer schemes in response to the COVID-19 crisis, this paper explores the successes and challenges of implementing cash transfers in urban settings in response to a large, covariate shock.

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Weathering the Storm II: Tales of Survival From Microfinance Crises Past

This publication shares lessons learned from 16 institutions that dealt with crises, framed by a four-part hierarchy of needs: liquidity, confidence, portfolio, and capital.

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Addressing Climate and Disaster Risk Through Inclusive and Participatory Mechanisms

This working paper explores inclusive and participatory risk finance and transfer mechanisms as part of a comprehensive risk management framework.

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Disaster Resilience Through Financial Inclusion

The role of financial regulators in disaster risk reduction

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Supervising Corporate Governance During Crises

Ten key issues that boards and senior management teams need to address
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Gender Implications of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Development and Humanitarian Settings

This brief considers the potential impact of the global pandemic on health, food security and nutrition, and economic well-being of women and girls.

Guide / Toolkit

Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance for Financial Service Providers

Findings from Accion's interviews with partners on how COVID-19 is impacting the financial industry and recommendations for senior leaders to protect their customers, employees, and business operations.

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Resilient Markets: Strengthening Women’s Economic Empowerment and Market Systems in Fragile Settings

Recommendations for using the three A's framework: Anticipate, Absorb, Adapt
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Empowering Women Via Microfinance in Fragile States

This paper examines the bias that microfinance programs show towards women borrowers