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September 26, 2023
Equitable AI for Inclusive Finance
Artificial intelligence (AI) enables innovations in digital finance that can boost efficiency, cut costs, and expand consumer reach. AI provides scalable ways to determine the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses
September 26, 2023
Sweeter Prospects for Cocoa Farmers
Cocoa is one of the world’s most prized foods, but the smallholder farmers who produce it are living in extreme poverty. The entire supply chain in Cote d’Ivoire, where 45% of the world’s cocoa is sourced
September 26, 2023
Empowering Women in Cotton Farming: Building Resilience Amid Climate Change Challenges
As the climate crisis worsens, women are crucial to the success of cotton-growing communities. Here’s the support they need
September 26, 2023
Four Ways to Use Public Financial Management to Address Climate Change
Bangladesh has made dramatic strides in reducing the deaths and economic impact of climate-related weather events. Public financial management has played a role in these achievements, offering important insights for other countries.
September 26, 2023
India Can Beat the Heat with Inclusive Fintech
Thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides have made headlines this year’s monsoon season, as rainfall in northern India was far more intense than forecast.
September 26, 2023
Whose iDE Is to Power Women Entrepreneurs to End Poverty?
Across the globe, women-led businesses pose a “risk” for most financial institutions – securing smaller bank loans with higher interest rates.
September 26, 2023
Rethinking Scale in Agribusiness: An Impact Investor Explores the Massive Benefits of Being Small
At some point, every entrepreneur is asked by an investor: “Can your company scale?” In the world of traditional venture capital (VC), investors typically define scale as expanding into new geographies and serving other customer segments
September 26, 2023
Power in Practice – or Only on Paper? Addressing the Financial Gaps Affecting Women Business Owners in India
Columbia University SIPA graduate, Nina Liew, considers how fintechs can challenge discriminatory gender norms, intentionally design products for women users, and diversify their organization to further benefit women
September 26, 2023
Childhood Immunization Schedules Increasingly Delayed in India As Floods and Other Climate Change Impacts Get In the Way
Hasina Hajukhan never imagined that returning to her maternal house would turn into a near-death experience
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Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
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