An unintended consequence of formal low-interest microfinance: It creates informal intermediation opportunities for entrepreneurs, ranging from casual intermediation to systematic deception.

Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Analysis of new data on youth access to finance and employment
Publisher: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Standards for the basic level of financial literacy needed by young people aged 15-18
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Recommendations for leveraging mobile technology to reach low-income youth
Publisher: New America Foundation

Report on five years of outreach to youth with financial and non-financial services
Publisher: United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

Overview and analysis of market trends in microfinance off-shore investments
Publisher: Symbiotics SA

How can organizations improve women’s use of digital financial services?
Publisher: USAID, FHI 360

Ten lessons learned on strategic, operational and technical issues
Publisher: FINCA International

Insights for FSPs looking to better understand their customers’ financial behavior
Publisher: CGAP Background Documents

Findings and recommendations for MFIs to enhance their sustainability