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Cash, Children or Kind? Developing Security for Low-Income People in Old Age in Africa

This note outlines the economic and social challenges which come with old age. It outlines the general saving methods, focuses on educating people on why and how to save.

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Understanding and assessing the demand for microfinance

The present note discusses the needs, financial behaviour and the financial landscape of the clients. It discusses this through two case studies on how women have benefited from microfinance institutions.

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Cash, children, or kind? Developing security for elderly low-income people in Africa

The number of people aged over 60 in the developing world is predicted to rise from 375 million in 2000 to 1,500 million in 2050. This note outlines the economic and social challenges which come with old age. It documents some of the common traditional practices adopted as a security measure against these challenges. It outlines the general saving methods, focuses on educating people on why and how to save. Further it discusses the potential market for long-term contractual savings services which provides security in old age.

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Cash, Children or Kind? Developing Security for Low-Income People in Old Age in Africa

This note outlines the economic and social challenges which come with old age. It documents some of the common traditional practices adopted as a security measure against these challenges.

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What Is Grameen II? Is It Up And Running In The Field Yet?

This first note in the series, ‘What is Grameen II?’ introduces the Grameen Bank and the changes it has made recently, known as the ‘Grameen Generalised System’ or ‘Grameen II’.

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Equity Building Society – Market-led approach to microfinance

This study provides Equity Building Society’s role in providing financial services in the underserved, low-income section of the Kenyan market.