"When more solid information was provided, like the loan applicant's income, collateral..., the lenders used it, and the so-called obesity premium fell." Bias is everywhere, but more data can mitigate its impact on credit, increasing #FinancialInclusion nytimes.com/2023/06/26/bus…

What are we reading this week? A new report from DFS Lab examines digital platforms for #FinancialInclusion in #Indonesia. Digital platforms can be first-time entry point into employment (women 4.1x likelier), but digital upskilling barriers remain. bit.ly/xyvow

It is exciting for us to be working in #Ethiopia with these exciting market developments! #mobilemoney #digitalfinancialinclusion gsma.com/mobilefordevel…

We are proud to share our 5th Digital Agriculture Assessment in partnership with USAID and DAI for #Zimbabwe. Read the full report below. digitalfrontiersdai.com/resources/zimb…… Honour Mutambara Rodney K @UsaidZimbabwe

📚In our newest blog, our team looks at the missing data in #digitalagriculture. Lack of info about smallholder farmers/farmer support orgs combined w/ a lack of data standardization are key challenges. Why do these gaps matter? Read the full post below. siaedge.com/insights/actin…

We are excited to see more funding for #mobilemoney! A new partnership between the US Embassy and Africell seeks to empower communities in Angola to improve their personal finances and facilitate access to financial services through their cell phones. ao.usembassy.gov/us-embassy-lau…

What are we reading this week? In a new report on Improving Women's Access to E-Government Services in #Ghana, GSMA found that low awareness, device affordability, & inadequate digital literacy prevent widespread adoption of public service delivery. bit.ly/3OjVHPB

What are we reading about this week? An innovative approach to edutainment in Kenya brings improved farming methods to farmers through a popular TV show. Shamba Shake Up uses farm "make-overs" to show improved farming tech & methods. #digitalag #kenya agrilinks.org/post/edutainme…

What are we reading this week? The 2023 FinScope report from FSDT details #financialinclusion stats for Tanzania. Non-bank fin. services have been key drivers, w/ 53.5% of Tanzanians participating in non-bank formal fin. services. Full report - fsdt.or.tz/finscope/

In our newest blog post, Jerrie Snr explores efforts to close gender gaps in agricultural value chains. How can these strategies help bridge the gap? Read the full blog to find out. #digitalag #digitalfinancialservices #gendergap Ensibuuko siaedge.com/insights/closi…

In the culmination of our work with WFP Ghana, our trainers have conducted a series of trainings for more than 2k total LEAP beneficiaries across 4 districts of Ghana using our newly developed audio content about e-zwich card payments. Full content - bit.ly/3t1eVkG

🚀 🚀 News News News News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #EnsibuukoToMalawi As part of our continued international expansion, we’re thrilled to announce our expansion to Malawi in partnership with the UNCDF and COMSIP_ MW !! Join us as we embark on this digital journey together! Strategic Impact Advisors

In our latest blog, SIA looks at the impact of regulatory changes that have allowed telecom operators to offer #mobilemoney services in #Nigeria and #Ethiopia. What are these changes, and how have they affected #financialinclusion? Read the full blog here. siaedge.com/insights/awake…