As countries around the world take measures to protect their populations against the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, it is clear that this pandemic will have not only far-reaching public health consequences but also severe economic effects. As always, poor and marginalized people without access to adequate safety nets are the most at risk.
For the FinDev Gateway community of financial inclusion and microfinance practitioners around the globe - and in particular microfinance clients - each day presents new challenges. There are no best practices yet in place, so communication and knowledge exchange with peers can play a vital role in providing support in difficult times.
This Resource Hub on COVID-19 provides a collective space for our community to share experiences, ideas and lessons learned as we all struggle to manage this unprecedented global crisis.
Visit FinDev's regional platforms for resources in Spanish, French, and Arabic relevant for the financial inclusion community in Latin America and the Caribbean, Francophone Africa, and the Arab world.
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We invite you to join an open discussion among the global financial inclusion and microfinance community on the effects of this pandemic and how organizations are preparing to deal with it.
COVID-19 & Inclusive Finance: Lessons From Past Crises
In an effort to make such lessons more widely accessible, CGAP is compiling a list resources from its own research and from other organizations to help inform the response. This is a living resource that will be regularly updated.
News & Events
The latest news and upcoming events and training from the global financial inclusion community on this topic.