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“Fintech” – an intersection of financial services and technology – is taking the traditional financial world by storm and Indonesia is no exception.
In the face of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities showed admirable resolve and strength. Take a closer look at the stories of 10 flagship projects that reflect the positive impact of MSC’s work on the lives of LMI people across Africa and Asia.
In this blog, we provide a high-level outline of six options to support the impact of Agent Network Management Companies (ANMCs).
While digital advancements surge, many climate-vulnerable communities remain on the analog sidelines. Locally-led adaptation offers hope, empowering those most affected to craft solutions. But crafting these plans requires navigating complex data on policy, climate, agriculture, and more. Here, AI emerges as a potential tool to analyze this information, but only if it is trained on inclusive, accurate data. This is one among several issues this blog examines as we look toward a more sustainable future for all.
As MSC turns 25, this blog looks at our journey amid developments in technology and climate change. It traces our evolution as an organization at the forefront of driving positive change through effective financial and social inclusion solutions. We also examine the support low-income and marginalized groups need to use technology and financial services to improve their lives and livelihoods, especially considering the risks posed by climate change on these vulnerable communities.
Access to finance is essential to address the challenge of youth unemployment. However, nonfinancial assistance like business development assistance, the creation of a business-friendly environment, and the provision of opportunities for capacity building are also pivotal to empower young people to make strides in economic advancement. This blog sheds more light on this.