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CGAP works to make financial services meet the needs of poor people
The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor is an independent think tank dedicated to financial inclusion. Through our work, we seek to empower poor people to capture opportunities and build resilience through financial services. We test, learn and develop innovative solutions through practical research and active engagement with our partners on building responsible and inclusive financial systems that help people move out of poverty, protect their gains and advance global development goals.
Based on pilots with 18 fintechs across Africa and South Asia, this paper identifies emerging fintech innovations with potential to improve the lives of the poor. It also highlights common challenges faced by early-stage fintechs.
Regulations helped spur the recent growth of mobile money in Côte d'Ivoire, but there's more to the story.
As PAYGo solar companies seek to expand into new and challenging markets, they will need to lower their costs and improve repayment rates.
This infographic showcases the three segments of smallholder households that financial service providers, government bodies, and agricultural development partners should distinguish between when designing and delivering high-value services.
Smallholder Households: Distinct Segments, Different Needs
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