Are Refugees Too Risky for Financial Inclusion?
Large numbers of vulnerable communities continue to flee their home countries due to war and conflict. Settling in refugee camps, they are perceived by many financial institutions as too risky to serve. VisionFund International explores the opportunities and challenges in serving refugee communities in West Nile, Uganda.
Three Years Later: Financial Services Spur Recovery Following Nepal’s Gorkha Earthquake
Study finds that access to formal savings and loans played a critical role in coping with disaster
5 Things You Should Know About Financial Services for Refugees
High repayment rates, technology solutions, and new research tell us that it’s time for the financial industry to think about refugees.
Can Microfinance Help the Poor Following Disasters?
Recovery loans can be instrumental in helping clients rebuild. Learn more at #SEEP2016
Can Financial Services Promote Stability in Fragile States?
Understanding the role of financial sector development in stability and fragility
Gateway Guide to Financial Inclusion for Refugees and Humanitarian Crises
A list of key publications from the last year to help guide practitioners
Crédit Rural de Guinée Demonstrates How to Build Resilience in the Face of Ebola
Wartime Wheat: Supporting Farmers and Food Security in Ukraine
Affordable financing is critical for Ukrainian agribusinesses as they support their fellow farmers and soldiers on the front lines.
In Ukraine, Credit Unions Are Key to a Sustainable Economic Recovery
But the sector is at risk due to the Russian invasion and in need of support from the international community.
From Humanitarian Assistance to Economic Resilience in Yemen
CARE shares results and lessons from adapting their Village Savings & Loan Association (VSLA) model to crisis settings to help extend access to financial services to some of the most underserved communities in the world.