technology
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Designing for Low Digital Literacy: Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap
In today’s rapidly digitizing world, over 1.4 billion adults remain unbanked, most of them residing in low-income, rural, or migrant communities. Even as mobile phone penetration and internet access expand globally, many of these individuals face a different kind of exclusion—digital illiteracy and a lack of confidence in using virtual financial tools. The challenge is Continue reading
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MSME finance – Growth and Innovation Trends (Case Studies)
MSMEs in emerging markets face persistent challenges in accessing formal credit, managing cash flow, and scaling operations. However, innovative financial solutions—from invoice financing, digital banking, to green lending—are bridging these gaps. This article presents a curated set of case studies highlighting the most impactful trends, innovations, and key players shaping the MSME finance landscape in India and across Continue reading
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MSME Finance in Emerging Economies
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) help drive growth across developing countries with their contribution towards job creation and economic output. Based on available data, MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific accounted for an average 96.6% of all enterprises, 55.8% of the total workforce, and 28% of a country’s economic output. MSME development has been supported Continue reading
