Photo by Avishek Das, 2017 CGAP Photo Contest
In times of crisis, our values matter more than ever.
CGAP’s vision is a world where poor people can capture opportunity and build resilience to advance their lives. In these deeply troubling times, the values we share of dignity and respect for every person, where racism has no place and diversity is celebrated, are ever more important to affirm. We stand with everyone around the world working for justice, human dignity and equality.
This Focus Note outlines the characteristics of IOC, maps the personas of the women who engage in it, and provides guidance to funders looking to support women to generate livelihoods through IOC.
This COVID-19 Briefing looks specifically at how to address the solvency risks facing medium and small microfinance providers, which often reach into communities and geographic areas that are not served by larger lenders.
Kicking off a new series on how microfinance institutions can avoid common mistakes when digitizing, this post highlights the need to start with a clear business case and presents six proven ways digitization has benefited microfinance institutions.
Agent networks are crucial for advancing financial inclusion and other development goals. Here are six ways funders can encourage the expansion of agent networks in rural areas home to many of the world's low-income populations.
