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The Power of Social Networks to Drive Mobile Money Adoption
The rate of mobile money (MM) adoption among poor people remains low. However, the mechanisms driving adoption are similar to those of other segments. This analysis revealed that social networks and social interactions influence mobile money uptake.Publication
Financial Inclusion - Linkages to Stability, Integrity and Protection
This report introduces and develops the concept that a proportionate approach to any financial inclusion measure (and specifically to its regulatory and supervisory design and implementation) should seek to optimize the I-SIP linkages.Publication
The Jipange KuSave Experiment in Kenya
This Brief highlights the experience of Jipange KuSave, the mobile version of P9 designed to work over the M-PESA system.Publication
Microfinance Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
This Brief looks at public and private foreign investment in SSA microfinance retailers, and the challenges that limit investment.Publication
CGAP G2P Research Project: South Africa Report
This report covers the South Africa study in which interviews were conducted and information gathered from three government agencies, two banks, and 10 focus groups of clients.Publication
CGAP-MIX 2010 Sub-Saharan Africa Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report
This report analyzes the state of microfinance in 2009 throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.Publication
CGAP-MIX 2009 Sub-Saharan Africa Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report
This report analyzes in detail the state of microfinance in 2008 throughout Sub-Saharan Africa focusing on key growth trends, major legal and regulatory changes, funding for microfinance, and performance of MFIs.Publication