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Fintech Potential for Remittance Transfers: A Central America Perspective

This paper analyzes the potential for fintech to facilitate cheaper and more efficient remittances, and to enhance financial inclusion in Central America.

Julia Bersch, Jean François Clevy, Naseem Muhammad, Esther Perez Ruiz, Yorbol Yakhshilikov, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Case Study

Weathering the Storm II: A Case Study of Financiera FAMA

Lessons learned from previous crises to help with future crisis responses

Garrett Jaso, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion
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Measuring Progress: Financial Inclusion in Selected SADC Countries

Working methodology in measuring and evaluating the impact of national financial inclusion strategies

Damola Owolade, FinMark Trust, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
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Nicaragua Annual Benchmark Report

This report includes key financial and operational indicators that provide a country overview, indicator level performance and institutional details.

MIX
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Digitally-Enabled Cross-Border Remittances in Lesotho: Key Policy Considerations To Break Uptake Barriers

In-depth market analysis with recommendations for shifting remittances to regulated channels
Lira Peter Sekantsi, Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
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Small Business Performance: Does Access to Finance Matter?

Evidence from the Southern African Development Community using FinScope surveys
Beyene Fanta, A., Mutsonziwa, K., Berkowitz, B., Maposa, O., Motsomi, A.,, Khumalo, J., FinMark Trust
Case Study

Rural Finance: Insights From Three Continents

Sharing experiences on sustainable rural finance in Morocco, Nicaragua and Bangladesh
ADA
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Green Microfinance and Ecosystem Services: A Quantitative Study on Outcomes and Effectiveness

Assessment of a large-scale green microfinance program for biodiversity conversation in Nicaragua
Forcella, D., Huybrechs, F., Centre Emile Bernheim - Solvay Brussels School
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Is It Possible to Finance Livestock in a Sustainable Manner in Nicaragua’s Agricultural Frontier?

Policy recommendations for the microfinance sector to address problems of extensive ranching
Bermúdez, M., Flores, S., Romero, M., Bastiaensen, J., Merlet, P., Huybrechs, F., Van Hecken, G.,, Ramírez, J., ADA, University of Antwerp - Institute of Development Policy and Management, Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo Nitlapan-UCA
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Microfinance and Savings Outreach: What are We Measuring?

Estimating the number of empty savings accounts at MFIs and banks in several countries
Rozas, D., Erice, G., European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP)