Insights
Future of mobile money for cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana
SIA has published a report on the design and execution of a market research study in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire that determined the demand for digital financial services in the cocoa value chain with an emphasis on farmer financial inclusion and the potential of mobile money to enhance farmers’ livelihoods.
Empowering women with DFS
Researchers and implementers have long known that women play a central role in financing family and community needs. What we are now finding is that DFS tools can enhance their role.
Eyes on economics: Present state of performance & future forecast for Arlington County
In February, SIA presented to a packed auditorium of Arlington County citizens on the present and future states of the county’s economic development. Massoud told citizens that future economic growth in Arlington requires the diversification of its economic base.
Insights on G2P payments in Papua, Indonesia
Recent developments in technology and regulatory environments in Indonesia mean that G2P payments could potentially be delivered using locally-based agents and low-cost payment instruments such as electronic money or branchless banking.