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FinDev COVID-19 Update | 03 - 16 Dec 2020
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks
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Freedom on Wheels – A Ride to Economic Empowerment
How motorcycle loans could help women banking agents in India bring financial inclusion to remote and vulnerable populations.
A Second Wave of Economic Hardship May Be Looming for MFI Clients
Survey data from 60 Decibels show that despite improving MFI performance, clients are becoming more vulnerable as the COVID-19 crisis goes on.
COVID-19 Resource Hub
This collective space brings together the latest news, publications, blogs, events and other resources that organizations are sharing as we all struggle to manage this unprecedented global crisis. We invite you to include your resources by sharing your work on FinDev Gateway.
Launched in June and running through December 2020, the CGAP Global Pulse Survey of Microfinance Institutions is the first survey that aims to capture the full picture of COVID-19’s impact on microfinance at the global, regional, and national levels.
How the Ethiopian government is tackling the challenge of declining remittances and economic contraction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Time to Guarantee E-Money Users’ Funds
Rapid Response for Social Payments During COVID-19
Sustainable Recovery Options for Mongolia’s Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises
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What Is the Future of Microfinance?
What does the COVID-19 crisis mean for the future of microfinance? Should MFIs take digital transformation more seriously? What will it take to get them there? And what is at stake if they don’t modernize?
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