Insights
What COVID-19 impacts on DFS are here to stay?
Everyone in the DFS realm is thinking about what COVID-19 means for digital ecosystems — today and in the long term. This week, we were pleased to organize and participate in a breakout session for the Global Digital Development Forum. Our compliments to TechChange, USAID, and all of the conference sponsors for pulling off a successful first virtual 16-hour global conference!
Operating at intersections of digital transformation & commerce during COVID-19
Operating at the intersection of digital transformation has become a deal breaker for many organizations trying to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, both in commercial and development spaces.
Going cashless in the era of the coronavirus
Digital transactions are on the rise in the era of COVID-19. Using mobile money is no longer just a matter of convenience or security — it’s a matter of protecting your health.
Financial access in the time of COVID-19: Self-registration for mobile money accounts in Ghana
The coronavirus pandemic is a tipping point for the digital world. As we navigate uncharted territory and practice social distancing in both the U.S. and with our team members in Ghana, Uganda, and Malawi, our thoughts turn to reaching those people without access to digital financial services.
Realizing we don’t have all the answers: 4 questions on women’s financial inclusion
The numbers on financial inclusion have moved in a positive direction with each release of Findex data, and in some countries, like Indonesia, more women than men have accounts. Progress has been made, but our work is not done — now we are confronting a deeper series of challenges in achieving, and understanding, what we mean by inclusion and economic empowerment for women.