Collins Marita

Collins Marita leads monitoring, evaluation and research for the Mercy Corps Agrifin Accelerate program. He has over a decade of research experience, primarily focused on the agricultural sector and financial inclusion. He has worked in the public, private and development sectors in Africa and Asia.

By Collins Marita

Blog

6 Strategies to Promote Digital Financial Product Adoption Among Youth

Here are six insights about how to make financial services appeal to young people, coming out of a digital savings pilot in Tanzania.
Research

National Survey and Segmentation of Smallholder Households in Nigeria

This survey explores the agricultural and non-agricultural activities, financial practices and interests, and challenges and aspirations of over 3,300 smallholder families throughout Nigeria.
Research

National Survey and Segmentation of Smallholder Households in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire is the largest producer and exporter of cocoa beans and cashew nuts, and a top exporter of coffee and palm oil. Nevertheless, Ivorian smallholder farmers who contribute the most to the agricultural sector are largely neglected by formal financial institutions.
Research

National Survey and Segmentation of Smallholder Households in Tanzania

This report examines how smallholder families in Tanzania manage their income and expenses, along with the challenges they face that often lead to financial instability. These findings are based on a nationally representative survey of smallholder households conducted in 2015.