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Many resources are available on technology.  Explore these sites:

CGAP Technology Blog: Blog published by CGAP’s Technology Program on its research, observations and thoughts on mobile money and branchless banking. 

Grameen Foundation Mobile Phone SolutionsGrameen's technology program focuses on mobile phone-based solutions for microfinance clients, such as the Village Phone program. 

Linkedin Mobile Banking and Microfinance Group: Linkedin group coordinated by CGAP’s Technology Program to discuss the business case and deployment options of mobile banking to reach poor people with a broad range of financial services. 

Microlinks Technology-based Solutions: USAID’s research on technology innovation in microfinance. 

MicroSaveBriefing notes on MIS and technology for microfinance. 

MIX Market Technology Provider Listings: Directory of technology providers listed on MIX Market website, categorized by region, country and type of software product offered. 

Mobile Money for the Unbanked: Blog by the GSM Association focusing on its program which aims to accelerate the availability of mobile money services to the unbanked and those living on less than US$2 per day.

     

Latest Library Additions

Risk Sharing and Transaction Costs Evidence from Kenya's Mobile Money Revolution
Examining the impact of mobile money on risk sharing in Kenya

Using Credit to Grow Savings: Results from a Mobile Pilot in Kenya
Can financial services be sold with minimum human contact?

State of the Industry: Results from the 2011 Global Mobile Money Adoption Survey
What is the extent of customer adoption of mobile money around the world?


Recommended Reading

Information Systems: Implementation Guidelines - A Practical Guide to the Development Life Cycle of Microfinance Information Systems
A practical guide to the development life cycle of microfinance information systems

Electronic Banking for the Poor: Panacea, Potential and Pitfalls
Electronic banking options for MFIs and principles of involvement for donors

Microfinance and Technology
Leveraging technology to enhance microfinance services


 

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