Quick responses by providers and regulators in the region helped mobile money keep growing despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Support for agent networks and more flexible on-boarding practices were key.

How the Ethiopian government is tackling the challenge of declining remittances and economic contraction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increased government-to-person payments help pave the way for a growth in mobile payment accounts 

How pivoting from auditing to advising helps financial institutions manage risk during COVID-19

Inclusive fintech Flow shares how they have adapted their model to continue providing a much-needed service during the coronavirus crisis.

Without more support, the global health crisis could become a global food crisis

How cashless transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa can be improved and expanded

A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past week, carefully curated by FinDev editors for the microfinance and financial inclusion community.