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Unpacking Impact to Unlock Scale: Pilot Testing the WASH Impact Indicator Framework

This publication presents the results of Phase III of the WASH Action Group’s work to develop and validate a harmonized WASH impact indicator framework, with a strong focus on real-world feasibility.

FinEquity Blog

Does Financial Literacy Have the Potential to Transform Women's Lives in Africa?

BRAC shares three key takeaways from a survey of participants in their financial and digital literacy program.

Slide Deck

2024 Impact Report

This report offers evidence-backed insights, practical strategies, and real-world examples that show why investing in women is smart, sustainable, and transformative.

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2024 Impact Report BBVAMF

In this Report, the BBVA Microfinance Foundation compiles its main activity data and the projects and products it has implemented to promote the progress, training, resilience and socio-economic situation of the entrepreneurs it serves.

FinDev Webinar

Impact Pathfinder: How Does Financial Inclusion Contribute to Development?

In this webinar, we heard from key stakeholders who discussed how CGAP’s new interactive platform can help you better understand and apply financial inclusion evidence.

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Evaluating the WASH Action Group Indicator Framework: A Brief on the Practices of Investors and Their Partners

This brief summarizes the key findings of the research project and offers actionable recommendations to enhance framework adoption, aiming to bridge critical gaps in impact measurement and reporting, ultimately improving the transparency and effectiveness of WASH sector interventions.

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Microfinance Index 2024

This publications shares results from a survey with quantitative and qualitative data along six key dimensions of impact, including Access, Business Impact, Household Impact, Client Protection, Resilience, and Agency.

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Investing for Financial Inclusion: Four Enablers for Outcomes Measurement and Management

Impact investors are shifting towards outcomes-focused impact measurement and management (IMM) to enhance transparency and mitigate risks. This approach prioritizes measuring actual development and intermediate outcomes, like women's economic empowerment, and integrates this data into decision-making. The paper outlines key enablers to advance outcomes-focused IMM within financial inclusion investments.

Case Study

Global Partnerships Case Study: Measuring and Managing Financial Inclusion Outcomes

This case study explores how Global Partnerships integrates outcomes data into investment decisions, highlighting key enablers for success, including leadership support, impact-driven strategy, and collaborative partnerships with financial service providers.

FinDev Blog

From Outcomes to Impact

Strong outcomes management systems can help financial service providers make the right decisions for their customers and help strengthen their social and environmental objectives in a more sustainable way.