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Inclusive Finance FrontiersWhen Cash Can't Wait: Reimagining Payment Distribution in SudanThree years ago, conflict erupted in Sudan, and its toll continues to be devastating. The crisis has caused profound human suffering and dismantled the systems households once relied on to absorb shocks. The financial sector has been hit hard: liquidity has dried up, infrastructure destroyed, and social protection mechanisms unraveled. Humanitarian actors have scaled up cash assistance, but face serious obstacles: limited liquidity, fragmented financial service providers, and complex payment processes. This has resulted in accumulated delays of up to 200 days in delivering cash transfers in the midst of a severe humanitarian crisis. In this episod...
2026-04-1615 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP9 - Navigating Consumer Rights in the Mobile Money Era with Kennedy Kipkemboi, GSMAConsumer protection is fast becoming one of the defining challenges of the mobile money era. From fraud and impersonation scams to opaque fees and inadequate recourse, the risks facing digital financial services users are growing, and as mobile money scales across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and other emerging markets, so do the vulnerabilities it creates.This episode takes a hard look at the full arc of consumer protection in mobile money: what the challenge looks like today, where the industry is innovating, and what still needs to change. Regulators in fast-growing markets face a genuine tension — push to...
2026-04-0938 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersLoans to Lifelines: Can Lending Innovations Enhance Climate Resilience?As climate instability intensifies, frontline communities need better tools to adapt and recover. Yet, when extreme weather strikes, the institutions best positioned to help—microfinance institutions (MFIs)—have historically pulled back, reducing lending during crises, just when clients need capital the most. Today, a new wave of innovations is changing that equation, in ways that still make financial sense for lenders. This episode explores two approaches that are flipping the script on how inclusive finance institutions respond to climate shocks: Recovery lending: Post-disaster loans that help households and small businesses rebuild quicklyContingent lines of credit: Pre-arranged financing that...
2026-04-0116 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP8 - How Can Financial Institutions Climate-Proof Their Portfolios? Insights from Andrée Simon (FINCA Global CEO) and Peter Zetterli (Green Lead, CGAP)Climate shocks are intensifying, and inclusive financial institutions are caught in the crossfire. As extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe, MFIs and inclusive banks face a dual challenge: protecting portfolio quality while continuing to support the clients who need them most.This episode takes a hard look at what happens when climate disaster strikes. Severe flooding in Pakistan wiped out livelihoods, disrupted local economies, and laid bare the fragility of financial systems serving climate-vulnerable communities. In the aftermath, around 40% of MFIs in the country reduced or paused lending to climate-affected sectors - decisions that compounded...
2026-03-3043 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP7 - 70 Million Views: Driving Financial Literacy through Edutainment in Central AsiaStories stick where statistics don't. In this episode, we head to Central Asia to explore what happens when financial literacy stops being a classroom exercise and starts becoming entertainment. Our guestsBuazhar Abdykadyrova is a master trainer at the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Recognising that institutional expertise has limits when it stays in a classroom, Buazhar built her social media presence across YouTube, Instagram, and Telegram — turning complex financial regulations into digestible 60-second videos. Arsen Imankulov is the founder of Salt LLC, work...
2026-03-2535 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersHow Can Data Help Close Gaps in Women’s Financial Inclusion? Lessons from RwandaWomen's financial inclusion is advancing, but gaps remain. The World Bank's Global Findex 2025 reveals that 77% of women globally now hold a financial account, yet in some low- and middle-income countries, women are still up to 30 percentage points less likely to own one than men. So, what's driving this persistent divide, and how do we close it? In our last episode, we looked at some of the barriers nano women entrepreneurs face and potential solutions. Thie time, we turn to the power of data. Gender-disaggregated data gives regulators and financial service providers the insight needed to design products and policies that...
2026-03-1813 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP6 - Addressing the Systemic Barriers to Women’s Financial Inclusion with Gayatri Murthy, Gender Lead at CGAPIn this episode, Jack met Gayatri Murthy, Gender Lead at CGAP to explore the next chapter of women's financial inclusion.Women’s financial inclusion has made undeniable progress, but access alone has not delivered empowerment. Drawing on global research and country experience, we unpack the systemic barriers that persist beneath the surface including gender norms embedded in institutions, fragmented efforts, and misaligned incentives. Through the episode, we explore how to move from access to agency, why collective action matters, and what it takes to trigger a visible step-change toward genuine economic empowerment for wome...
2026-03-0938 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersNano by Necessity: Unlocking Growth for Women Entrepreneurs in Uganda and BeyondUganda’s 1.1 million nano and micro enterprises are the economy’s backbone, driving jobs and economic growth. Women lead 55% of them, sustaining households, strengthening communities, and powering local markets. Yet CGAP’s latest research shows too many remain “nano by necessity,” held back by scarce collateral and gaps in digital and financial literacy that limit scale and resilience. What will it take to change that? We speak with GnuGrid—Uganda’s first and only indigenous credit reference bureau—and the Ministry of Finance. How can policymakers, financial service providers, and development partners design tailored interventions that meet women where they are? And ho...
2026-03-0414 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP5 - How a TV Drama Can Change Financial Behaviours in Kenya with Rahma Seif, Producer at MediaeIn this episode, we sit down with Rahma Seif, Producer at Mediae, to go behind the scenes of one of East Africa's most successful edutainment initiatives. Edutainment (education through entertainment) is moving from experimental to essential in the financial inclusion sector, with evidence showing it achieves significantly better knowledge retention and behaviour change than traditional approaches. Rahma walks us through Mediae's long-running serialised drama Makutano Junction and its spin-off Maisha Makutano, an educational TV drama set in a fictional Kenyan village that brings financial literacy to life through relatable characters and storylines....
2026-03-0237 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP4 - How Vision Fund is Building Client Resilience through Inclusive Insurance with Solène Podevin Favre, Global Director for Inclusive InsuranceIn Episode 4 of the series, we meet Solène Podevin Favre, Global Director of Insurance at VisionFund International. Solène shares VFI's experience designing and scaling inclusive insurance across Africa, Asia, and Latin America — covering what they've learned about co-creating trusted products with insurers and communities, and why partnership is key to building resilience for microfinance borrowers and NGO beneficiaries alike.Key Topics DiscussedSolène's journey from public health to leading microinsurance in global marketsHow VisionFund bundles insurance with microcredit across 25 countries and 1 million borrowersWhy health remains the top priority risk...
2026-02-2432 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersWhat's Next for Financial Inclusion? Unpacking Findex 2025Financial inclusion is rising—but are we converting access into impact? Global Findex 2025 reports 75% of adults in low- and middle-income countries now have an account (79% globally), powered by the wave of digital as mobile phones and the internet transform access and usage. Yet 1.3 billion adults remain unbanked, 300 million accounts sit idle, and large gender gaps persist across regions. Credit, insurance, and pensions lag, and nearly half of adults in emerging markets still struggle to raise emergency funds. Join top voices in the financial inclusion space to unpack the latest Findex findings and map the path forward toward dev...
2026-02-1815 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersSeason 3 - TrailerIn a world shaped by climate shocks, conflict, fragility, and rapid change, financial services are more important than ever for meeting the needs of low-income communities. Globally, 1.3 billion people still don’t have a bank account, let alone access to the tools many of us take for granted. And for many more who do have access, financial products and systems don’t yet meet their real needs. Inclusive Finance Frontiers returns with a new season exploring how people-centered financial services can help vulnerable communities navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and improve their lives. From Rwanda and Colombia to S...
2026-02-1201 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP3 - Transforming Remittances Into Opportunity Across the African ContinentRemittances are a vital financial lifeline for millions of African families, helping to strengthen household resilience, advance financial inclusion and support local economic growth. Across much of the continent, remittances have traditionally been received in cash, typically between US$200 and US$300 per transaction, often involving long travel times and the risks associated with carrying money. Through the EU-funded PRIME Africa Programme, implemented by IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances (FFR), the remittance ecosystem in seven African countries has become more digital, inclusive and connected.The episode brings together voices from IFAD, the private sect...
2026-02-0943 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP2 - Building a Climate Insurance Tech Startup with Maria Mateo Iborra, Founder of IBISAIn Episode 2, we meet Maria Mateo Iborra, Founder of IBISA. In this episode, Maria shares her entrepreneurial journey that led to founding IBISA, a company that leverages satellite technology to provide innovative insurance solutions for farmers. We discuss her passion for technology, the challenges of entering emerging markets, and her vision for making climate insurance mainstream. Key Topics DiscussedMaria's entrepreneurial journeyThe role of satellite technology in insuranceChallenges of scaling in emerging marketsImportance of storytelling and clear communicaiton as a founderRaising investmentAbout Our Sponsor
2026-02-0232 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS2 EP1 - How Can Financial Institutions Better Serve Clients with Disabilities?Welcome to Series 2!Happy New Year and welcome back to Financial Inclusion Unlocked! We're thrilled to kick off Series 2 with 10 powerful episodes releasing every Monday through the end of March. This season, we're diving deep into conversations with innovators, practitioners, and thought leaders who are working to unlock the potential of financial inclusion for all.In this opening episode, we tackle a topic that's often overlooked but desperately needs attention: disability inclusion in financial services. With 16% of the global population, that's 1 in 7 people, living with some form of disability, and 80% of them residing...
2026-01-2648 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersHow Can We Improve Resilience Globally? Leading Experts Weigh InThe world faces a variety of ‘global risks’, ranging fromgeopolitical conflicts and climate change to cyber threats. These are growingever more complex and affect all of us. However, people and small enterprises in low-income countries face disproportionate challenges. If left unaddressed, this can create ripple effects regionally and globally. Government-led strategies remain vital, but the intensifying risks underscore the urgent need for approaches that put solutions directly into the hands of communities most vulnerable to risks and can complement government-led strategies. In June 2025, CGAP convened nearly 200 global decisionmakers in Amsterdam involved in global resilience responses for a...
2025-09-1018 min
Short Briefings on Long Term Thinking - Baillie GiffordThe ‘invisible’ millions: banking’s new frontierFrom microloans for farmers to free savings accounts for the ‘unbanked’ to customised insurance for gig workers to a cheaper, faster way for migrants to send money to loved ones: a growing range of services is helping many of the world’s least advantaged citizens increase their financial resilience. Previously, banks and other traditional lending institutions overlooked these customers. But as impact director Ed Whitten explains, by backing the companies now involved, you have an opportunity to improve people’s lives and achieve strong growth. Background:Ed Whitten is an impact director in Baillie G...
2025-07-1630 min
On A Water Break🎧 On A Water Break: Around the World — Color Guard in the PhilippinesThis week, On A Water Break: Around the World takes us to the Philippines, where host Grantis Peranda sits down with percussionist, educator, and visionary leader Patricia Real Barairo, founder of the Color Guard Alliance of the Philippines (CGAP).Patricia shares her journey from her early days in Quezon City’s drum & lyre scene to building a nationwide network of performers, directors, and choreographers that are redefining what color guard looks like in Southeast Asia.Host: Grantis Peranda (@grantisimo_p)Guest: Patricia Real Barairo (@colorguardphilippines)In this episode:– what drum & lyre...
2025-04-251h 09
Financial Inclusion UnlockedS1 EP5 - A New Approach to Financial Inclusion with Sophie Sirtaine, CEO of CGAPThe way that we view and define financial inclusion continues to evolve. Not only is financial inclusion measured on purely “access” but on how it can be a vehicle to accelerate the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.In this episode, we meet with Sophie Sirtaine, the Chief Executive Officer of CGAP, to discuss what the future of financial inclusion looks like.CGAP is an international partnership housed in the World Bank Group, dedicated to promoting inclusive financial ecosystems that enable a green, resilient, and equitable world for all. She shared crucial insights on the new F...
2025-04-0830 min
Financial Inclusion UnlockedSeries 1 Trailer!Financial Inclusion Unlocked is launching on 24th March!!The new podcast series is on a journey to learn how we can unlock the potential of financial inclusion as an enabler for the 17 UN SDGs.From the heights of Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains to the islands of Fiji, we're uncovering stories of breakthrough solutions covering topics from parametric insurance protecting communities against cyclones to innovative solutions empowering refugee entrepreneurs and instant payments.Financial Inclusion Unlocked is hosted by Jack Farren, a social entrepreneur in the financial inclusion sector that is passionate about amplifying these stories.
2025-03-1501 min
Toronto Centre PodcastsEp. 158: Women's Financial Inclusion - A Catalyst for Sustainable DevelopmentToronto Centre and CARE Canada co-hosted a virtual panel session to mark Canada's International Development Week.Closing the financial inclusion gender gap is essential for sustainable economic growth and stability. It empowers women socially and economically while strengthening financial systems. Safeguarding and accelerating the progress made over the past 15 years is critical to ensuring continued advancement.The panel explored strategies to drive women’s financial inclusion, focusing on policy innovations, digital financial services, savings and loan groups, and public-private partnerships. Panelists also discussed how evolving financial ecosystems can support women entrepreneurs, expa...
2025-02-0759 min
The CGD PodcastCGD Podcast: Addressing Adolescent Girls' Realities with Ruth Graham-Goulder and Rani DeshpandeCGD's Kehinde Ajayi speaks with UNICEF's Ruth Graham-Goulder and CGAP's Rani Deshpande about the importance of including adolescent girls' perspectives to inform policy, of working across sectors to provide multi-issue solutions, and of developing financial and economic interventions that reflect adolescent girls' realities.
2025-01-3037 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersCoding Through Crisis: Building a Digital Social Protection System in LebanonIn 2019, Lebanon witnessed the start of one of the most severe socio-economic crises globally since the mid-nineteenth century, plunging many Lebanese into poverty. Amid the hardships, a new hope emerged in 2021. The World Bank set up a $246 million social safety net project and the Government of Lebanon (GoL) designed a registration platform for this program, with the help of Siren Associates, called DAEM (Arabic for "support"). Built in record time, DAEM is more than just a registry; it’s a fully localized social protection system that provides a lifeline to Lebanese families hit by crisis.In th...
2025-01-3020 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersCan Inclusive Carbon Markets Pave the Way for a Just Transition?The climate crisis demands urgent global action. Green technologies—like solar panels and clean cookstoves—have the potential to transform lives and protect the planet but remain out of reach for many in developing economies. Can carbon markets make them more accessible?
Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs), where companies purchase carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions, are rapidly gaining traction. These markets hold immense potential to enable the adoption of green technologies among low-income households on the frontlines of climate change and improve their lives.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into VCMs to hear...
2025-01-2220 min
Yellowbook-CPE Presents: Auditors Save The WorldEpisode 5 - Mary ModelskiIn this episode, we explore the journey of Mary, an audit leader, as she navigates the complexities of conducting an IT audit for a large Sheriff's department. The conversation highlights the importance of intention, resource management, and mentorship in the auditing process. Mary shares insights on identifying issues with IT assets, understanding budget constraints, and the value of collaboration with the Sheriff's Office. The episode concludes with reflections on the lessons learned and the significance of fostering growth within the audit team.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Super Auditor
00:52 - Meet...
2025-01-0726 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersCan AI Revolutionize Financial Consumer Protection?Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming almost every aspect of the financial services industry. It is driving efficiencies and sparking innovation by reshaping the way financial authorities protect consumers—not just how financial service providers operate. But financial authorities need to walk a tightrope. While they need to harness the power of AI to improve consumer protection, they must also address the novel risks and challenges that AI brings, such as new forms of financial fraud, cyber threats, and data privacy concerns.
This episode explores how the Central Bank of the Philippines is embracing AI-powered "SupTech” (supervisory technol...
2024-12-1020 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersBanking on Open Finance to Advance Financial Inclusion: Lessons from BrazilIn Brazil, the banking world is changing fast. Open Finance allows people in Brazil to securely share their financial data across financial service providers, sparking competition and innovation among providers. This empowers customers to compare and choose services that best meet their needs. But how does open finance work in practice and what does it mean for the millions of people still excluded or underserved by formal finance?
In this episode, we talk to experts at the Central Bank of Brazil, Nubank, and CGAP about Brazil’s experience in rolling out open finance and how data can hel...
2024-12-0317 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersEmpowering Micro-Retailers Through Digitization: Hype or Promise?From a duka in Kenya, a tienda de barrio in Colombia or a kirana in India, micro-retailers that stock fast-moving consumer goods go by many different names around the world. No matter what they’re called, they’re universally cherished. And yet, they face numerous unique challenges.
B2B e-commerce startups like Wasoko in Kenya and &frnds in Southeast Asia are promising to make a difference for micro-retailers by digitizing order processes and extending buy-now-pay-later credit options. Yet challenges remain: How do we bridge the digital divide? And can these systems sustainably scale?
In this episode...
2024-11-2219 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersVoices from the Frontlines of Climate ChangeEveryone in the world is grappling with climate change, but for those on the front lines, it’s a daily struggle for survival. In this episode, we travel to Bangladesh to speak with Nurul and Sita, two farmers who are fighting to protect their homes and livelihoods from relentless storms, flooding, and rising sea levels. Nurul and Sita are both dealing with climate change, but only one has the help of microfinance--and that’s made quite a difference.
How do people living in poverty prepare for, cope with, and adapt to climate shocks, and what role do finan...
2024-11-2219 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersSeason 2 TrailerClimate change, poverty, inequality, and conflict challenge progress, with 7% of the population expected to live in extreme poverty by 2030. Yet, financial innovation and digital economies offer hope. Inclusive financial services can empower women, youth, and entrepreneurs and the digital economy can open various doors. Tune in as we uncover how responsible inclusive finance can – and already is – contributing to a green, resilient and equitable world for all.
2024-11-2203 min
Climate ConnectionsClimate Connections: Will the ‘new collective quantified goal’ on climate finance be inclusive enough?2024 is "virtually certain" to be the hottest on record. In recent months, the world has seen back-to-back hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, devastating typhoons and severe drought. It is against this backdrop that global leaders gather at the COP29 UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where a draft text of the new climate finance target was published. The finance agreement - also known as the New Collective Quantified Goal - would apply when the current US$100bn per annum target ends in 2025, and will be crucial for scaling up finance for climate action around the world. With m...
2024-11-1513 min
Solving Climate, NaturallyElizabeth Littlefield, Senior Partner @ West Africa BlueIn this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Littlefield, Senior Partner at West Africa Blue, a community-centric blue carbon project developer operating in Sierra Leone and Guinea. Elizabeth brings unique perspective to the conversation from her time as the President and CEO of OPIC, now renamed the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), where she served from 2010 until 2017, as well as from her decade as CEO of the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), a policy and research center housed at the World Bank dedicated to advancing poor people’s access to financial services, and her 16 years at JP Mo...
2024-09-1646 min
Better HeroesHow AI Can Make the World a Better PlaceDespite the uncertainty of new technology and conversations about the negative impacts of AI, today’s Better Heroes believe whole-heartedly in its positive uses.Rami Amin is the Director of Innovation and Digital Partnerships at Visa. He spearheads AI initiatives, and digital partnerships, with governments, to help financial ecosystems.Sophie Sirtaine is the CEO of CGAP which stands for the Consultative Group, to Assist the Poor. CGAP is an international partnership housed by the World Bank Group. They explain how AI can help advance us to a world where our fin...
2024-07-2230 min
El podcast de Acelera Academy🔐 Evita fraudes en tus cuentas y robo de identidad - Episodio 8Ha llegado el Episodio número 8 del Podcast de Acelera Academy, creado por expertos financieros para mejorar la educación financiera de nuestro país y brindarte consejos practicos para el manejo de tu dinero. En esta ocasión tenemos con nosotros a Jesús Chávez, Director de Análisis y Estadísticas de Servicios y Productos Financieros en la CONDUSEF desde 2010. En este episodio platicamos de las diferentes formas en que operan los fraudes para robar el patrimonio de las personas y la importancia de proteger tus datos personales.Jesús Chávez Ha colaborado en el INEG...
2024-07-0341 min
El podcast de Acelera AcademyEvita fraudes en tus cuentas y robo de identidadHa llegado el Episodio número 8 del Podcast de Acelera Academy, creado por expertos financieros para mejorar la educación financiera de nuestro país y brindarte consejos practicos para el manejo de tu dinero. En esta ocasión tenemos con nosotros a Jesús Chávez, Director de Análisis y Estadísticas de Servicios y Productos Financieros en la CONDUSEF desde 2010. En este episodio platicamos de las diferentes formas en que operan los fraudes para robar el patrimonio de las personas y la importancia de proteger tus datos personales.Jesús Chávez Ha colaborado en el INEGI e...
2024-07-0241 min
ODI | Think ChangeHow can we deal with the security impacts of the climate crisis?The Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace was signed last year at COP28 in Dubai. This recognised the unique challenge of addressing the climate emergency in areas affected by conflict and fragility, and called for “bolder, collective action” to support them.But what does this look like in practice?Despite being among the most vulnerable to climate change, conflict-affected countries receive just a fraction of the climate finance that is allocated to more stable regions.As we build up to the UN Summit for the Future and COP29, this episode examines what can...
2024-05-1429 min
Food4TransformationE7: Land for EquityIn many countries, secure and documented land rights have proven to be essential, especially for smallholder farmers. The reasons for this are simple: land ownership can serve as an asset that facilitates access to financial services. This opens up new economic opportunities for farmers. At the same time, however, it must be ensured that difficulties with repayments do not lead to the loss of land.
In this month’s episode we delve into the challenges that affect smallholder farmers when it comes to land tenure and access to financial services. In this context, we also look at the aspect of ge...
2024-04-0421 min
The Blended Finance PodcastEpisode 3: An academic perspective on blended finance and impact investing, featuring Dr. John Hoffmire, Research Associate at the Centre for Mutual and Co-owned Business, University of OxfordIn this episode, we delve into a deep conversation about the evolution of blended finance over the years. We explore early structures such as the world’s first social impact bond in Peterborough, among others, and discuss concessional finance's role in uplifting individuals out of poverty through employee ownership. Dr. Hoffmire takes us through his rich experiences over the years having been in the impact field, which he has been a part of since 1975.
Time Stamps:
2:30: John’s background and his journey in the development finance sector
7:35: Innovative utilization of conc...
2024-03-2938 min
Fintech Conversations & Insights with Efi PylarinouAfrica's Digital Revolution: The Role of Mobile Money Agents#fintech #fintechrevolution #africa Hugo Pacheco works in African countries like Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, focusing on creating inclusive digital economies that cater to the needs of local communities.We delve into the significance of mobile money agent networks (MoMos) in Africa`s Digital Revolution. We highlight details around the importance of mobile money agent networks in connecting a billion people entering the internet for the first time with essential financial tools - financial inclusion towards Africa`s Digital Revolution. Pacheco provides insights into the complexities of financial inclusion, the pivotal role of cash-in and cash-out a...
2024-03-0534 minToronto Centre PodcastsEp. 138 - Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion: Tools for SupervisorsIn 2023, the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) released a technical guide on Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion: Tools for Supervisors.This podcast highlights key takeaways from the guide, including:How to improve supervisory dataAn approach to designing supervisory frameworkHow artificial intelligence can improve or impair inclusionSpeakers: Juan Carlos Izaguirre, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAPMehmet Kerse, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAPHost: Demet Çanakçı, Senior Program Director, Toronto CentreRead the transcript here. Read their biographi...
2024-01-2225 min
Let's MoneyIvo Jeník - Senior Financial Sector Specialist @ CGAP - Let's Open Podcast #090🚨New episode alert: Let's dive into CGAP's (The World Bank) research on Bazilian Open Finance! Let's Open PodcastIncredible episode with Ivo Jeník from CGAP, talking about his recent research on Brazilian Open Finance, comparing it to other ecosystems, prominent use cases, people's impressions, and many more insights you'll find in this conversation we had!https://www.cgap.org/blog/success-in-open-finance-requires-trust-lessons-brazil👤 Linkedin do Ivo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-jenik-31884847/〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️A LET`S OPEN É 🌐:〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️O maior hub de conhecimento do mundo de Open Finance. Newsletter com as principais notícias, Podcasts com os profissionais da indústria...
2023-10-251h 11
Let's MoneyIvo Jeník - Senior Financial Sector Specialist @ CGAP - Let's Open Podcast #090🚨New episode alert: Let's dive into CGAP's (The World Bank) research on Bazilian Open Finance! Let's Open PodcastIncredible episode with Ivo Jeník from CGAP, talking about his recent research on Brazilian Open Finance, comparing it to other ecosystems, prominent use cases, people's impressions, and many more insights you'll find in this conversation we had!https://www.cgap.org/blog/success-in-open-finance-requires-trust-lessons-brazil👤 Linkedin do Ivo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-jenik-31884847/〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️A LET`S OPEN É 🌐:〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️O maior hub de conhecimento do mundo de Open Finance. Newsletter com as principais notícias, Podcasts com os profissionais da indústria...
2023-10-251h 11
Let's MoneyIvo Jeník - Senior Financial Sector Specialist @ CGAP - Let's Open Podcast #090🚨New episode alert: Let's dive into CGAP's (The World Bank) research on Bazilian Open Finance! Let's Open PodcastIncredible episode with Ivo Jeník from CGAP, talking about his recent research on Brazilian Open Finance, comparing it to other ecosystems, prominent use cases, people's impressions, and many more insights you'll find in this conversation we had!https://www.cgap.org/blog/success-in-open-finance-requires-trust-lessons-brazil👤 Linkedin do Ivo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-jenik-31884847/〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️A LET`S OPEN É 🌐:〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️O maior hub de conhecimento do mundo de Open Finance. Newsletter com as principais notícias, Podcasts com os profissionais da indústria...
2023-10-251h 11Let's MoneyIvo Jeník - Senior Financial Sector Specialist @ CGAP - Let's Open Podcast #090🚨New episode alert: Let's dive into CGAP's (The World Bank) research on Bazilian Open Finance! Let's Open PodcastIncredible episode with Ivo Jeník from CGAP, talking about his recent research on Brazilian Open Finance, comparing it to other ecosystems, prominent use cases, people's impressions, and many more insights you'll find in this conversation we had!https://www.cgap.org/blog/success-in-open-finance-requires-trust-lessons-brazil👤 Linkedin do Ivo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-jenik-31884847/〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️A LET`S OPEN É 🌐:〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️O maior hub de conhecimento do mundo de Open Finance. Newsletter com as principais notícias, Podcasts com os profissionais da indústria...
2023-10-251h 11
Fintech for the PeopleUnlocking Opportunities: Fintech’s Role in the Future of Work
Rapid digitalization, climate change, economic instability, AI and automation, and other trends have shifted how people around the world live and work. For low-income and underserved people, these shifts have created new work opportunities, like gig work, and new risks and challenges, like the need to learn new digital skills. In this season of Accion Venture Lab’s Fintech for the People podcast, we’re exploring the role of fintech in the changing future of work. In the first episode of the season, host Rahil Rangwala interviews Sophie Sirtaine, CEO of CGAP, a global partnership of leading development organizations work...
2023-09-2137 min
State of the StackS1E8: DPG Charter's Learnings with Chrissy MeierIn the seventh episode of the Talking DPI podcast series, I talk to Chrissy Meier who led the Digital Public Goods Charter work. We discuss the learnings from the first year of consultations regarding the DPG Charter, the role DPGs play in the DPI ecosystem, and the future of the Charter. Chrissy is the Director of Policy at the Digital Impact Alliance. She is a recognized thought leader in digital development, with over a decade of experience managing complex initiatives which deliver positive results for people with organizations including the World Bank (CGAP, ID4D and G2P...
2023-08-2540 min
This Round Is On Me with Gauri DevidayalHoney, it’s your money Ft. Shinjini Kumar, Co-Founder of SALT AppWomen have always been responsible for managing the household budget and cash, but they are notoriously bad when it comes to planning their financial assets. In this episode of This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal, we will be talking about women and finance. All the triggers that get them to take charge of their money and also the barriers that prevent them from doing so. And that’s where fin tech comes in. Joining Gauri, is Shinjini Kumar, the Director and Co-Founder of SALT-mysaltapp, a women-first fintech platform. Prior to this, she was the business hea...
2023-01-251h 13
Inclusive Finance FrontiersDigital Finance’s Little Secret... (Agent Networks)The wide reach of digital financial services, such as digital savings, credit, payments, insurance or investment products, can unlock life-changing opportunities for low-income consumers by helping them save, borrow, and receive remittances. But here’s a little secret about the seemingly endless array of these digital services: their current ability to attract and serve new users largely depends on the expansion of old-fashioned physical interaction through agent networks.
These networks enable users to deposit or withdraw cash from digital accounts, which is crucial in cash economies where digital finance has limited use cases. Expanding th...
2023-01-1035 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersWill Central Bank Digital Currencies be a game-changer for financial inclusion?Central banks have been eying the emergence of privately issued digital currencies with a mix of excitement and anxiety and some began experimenting with their own versions of crypto: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Advocates say CBDCs offer an alternative to private digital currencies that will enable central banks to retain their control over national monetary supplies, better combat money laundering and fraud, and even advance financial inclusion.
But are CBDCs really the game-changer for financial inclusion that many claim? What are the key enablers and constraints to CBDCs advancing financial inclusion? And how...
2023-01-1039 minFintech for the PeopleTech and Touch: Lessons from the Pandemic
The pandemic greatly accelerated digital adoption. Now, tech is cheaper and more accessible. But innovative fintech products can risk leaving customers behind, especially those who aren’t experienced with or comfortable using technology. Prateek Shrivastava of Accion speaks with four fintech and industry leaders at the Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit to explore how to build fintech platforms that are innovative and accessible to customers everywhere. Together, these panelists share how they balance tech and touch within their products. They discuss how to help clients move from simple to complex products without getting left behi...
2022-12-2151 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersWhat Can Super Typhoon Rai Teach Us About Financial Inclusion?Typhoon Rai made landfall in the Philippines in December 2021, killing over 400 people, devastating 1.5 million homes, and causing over US$1 billion in damage. Extreme weather events like Rai are becoming more common as a result of climate change. Financial services can make households more resilient and adaptive, but too often the people who are most vulnerable to these shocks—such as women, poor people, forcibly displaced people, and people in rural areas—are also financially excluded.
In this episode, we travel to the Philippines to speak with a Typhoon Rai survivor and the insurance provider that helped her rebuil...
2022-11-2829 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersWhat’s in store for embedded finance?The spread of digital technology and infrastructure has given rise to fintech, but it’s also driven the popularity of non-financial services like social media apps, gig platforms, and e-commerce sites. The term “embedded finance” refers to the integration of financial tools into this growing array of services. Just as mobile money brought payments closer to low-income customers via their phones, embedded finance has the potential to bring a whole range of financial services even closer. The opportunities this presents to advance financial inclusion are almost endless and may define financial inclusion for years to come.
But what for...
2022-11-2836 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersThe Social Frontier of Financial InclusionWhat are the frontiers of financial inclusion? Of course, there is a geographical frontier: people in rural areas are more often excluded from the financial system. There’s also a technological frontier: while digital technology has greatly expanded the reach of financial services, those on the other side of the digital divide are being left behind. But there’s also a social frontier, often in the form of social norms that dictate who can – and can’t – access and use financial services.
In this episode, we hear from Women’s Micro Bank (also known as Mama Bank), a bank in Papu...
2022-11-2832 min
The many aspects of Financial InclusionFuture of agent networks - What do we envision agent networks to look like in the future?Agent networks across the globe play a critical role in enhancing financial inclusion at the last mile. Evolving country landscapes have led to newer business models of agent network management. In this podcast, listen in to Emilio Hernandez, Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). Last in a three-part series by MSC on the multiple facets of agent networks, this podcast sheds light on the Future of Agent networks. It highlights the evolving business models of agent networks, the different factors that lead to their evolution, and the impact of the evolution on...
2022-05-1723 min
Outspoken with Shana CosgroveI’m Speaking: Diane Janosek, Women in CyberSecurity.Send us Fan MailCyberSecurity, Confidence, and Charisma.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Diane Janosek, Training Director for The National Cryptologic School at The National Security Agency. Diane talks about her journey from practicing law to loving cybersecurity. She also discusses her involvement in nation-shaping moments such as the Bill Clinton impeachment and the Snowden disclosures. Finally, we learn how Diane’s drive has compelled her to take the CISSP, grow Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), and read voraciously about what will affect her nation next.QUOTES“You gotta have confidence, and if y...
2021-09-2844 min
The Trajectory AfricaHold the C.R.E.A.M.: Decoding Consumer Markets & Digital Commerce in AfricaWelcome to Track 3 of The Trajectory Africa, a podcast series exploring the trajectory, or pathway, of venture capital and startup formation in Africa. Jake is a Co-founder of the DFS Lab, an early-stage investor and accelerator that supports entrepreneurs to refine, grow, and launch digital commerce ventures in Africa. He is formerly a Deputy Director with the Financial Inclusion team at the Gates Foundation, where he funded and worked closely with M-Pesa and many other successful mobile money innovations that comprised the first and second waves of success across Africa and South Asia. Prior to joining the Foundation, he...
2021-08-2555 min
Bari DesignDesigning for Customer Centricity - Gerhard CoetzeeIn the 4th episode of Bari podcast we are delighted to have Gerhard Coetzee, Lead Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP. In this episode we discuss about how to design for financial, social and economic inclusion with customer centricity in mind.
view CGAP customer centric guide here
view the Pioneer case study here
2021-08-0430 min
Success With Savitha Podcast#27 Building a Culture-Tech Platform with Yosha Gupta“Memeraki is the love child of my love for art”, says Yosha Gupta, our guest for today’s episode and the founder of Memeraki, India’s first ‘culture-tech’ platform that uses technology to empower and accelerate the artisan creator economy; with a mission to digitise every heritage art and craft of India to ultimately create sustainable livelihoods for artisans while unlocking creative human potential globally. Yosha has had a passion for traditional art and culture since her childhood. Her venture brings art and technology, the two things she deeply cares about, together. Tune in to listen to Yosha talk about bringi...
2021-07-2549 min
Pacific ExchangesLive Virtual Event: Creating an "On-Ramp" For Financial InclusionOur Pacific Exchanges team recently hosted a special Financial Inclusion and Beyond live virtual event that explored lessons from around the world in the use of technology and public policy to build more inclusive financial systems and drive financial health. The event was moderated by Sean Creehan, the team's lead for financial health and inclusion, and brought together professionals from different corners of the financial inclusion and health spaces, including Greta Bull, the president and chief executive officer of the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP); José Quiñonez, the founding chief executive officer of Mission As...
2021-07-071h 51
Pacific ExchangesGreta Bull Puts Financial Inclusion Into ContextIn episode two of our series Financial Inclusion & Beyond, we spoke with Greta Bull, the chief executive officer of CGAP (the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) and a director at the World Bank. Greta is an expert in development finance, primarily focused on small and medium enterprise finance, microfinance, and digital financial services. We sat down to discuss the history of financial inclusion efforts and the evolution of the financial inclusion movement, the micro and macro effects of inclusion, and lessons learned from various efforts around the globe. Key takeaways from the discussion include: While global i...
2021-04-1937 min
Barefoot Innovation PodcastWorldwide Financial Inclusion: Sharmista Appaya and Ivo JenikMy guests today are leaders in the drive to bring the world's poor into the formal financial system. They are Sharmista Appaya, Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank Group, and Ivo Jenik, Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP. CGAP stands for the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor and sits within the World Bank as essentially a financial inclusion think tank.
2021-04-031h 17Toronto Centre PodcastsEp. #54 - How to Build a Regulatory SandboxIvo Jenik, Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) talks to TC about the objectives of a regulatory sandbox, and how to design and implement a sandbox.
2021-02-2439 min
Decode FintechA History of Mobile Money in GhanaGhana initially lagged behind other African countries when it came to mobile money adoption, but fast forward to 2020, and Ghana is now the fastest growing mobile money market in Africa. How did the country pull this off?In this episode, we go deep into the origins of mobile money in Ghana, its early challenges, and how numerous organizations successfully came together to take this technology mainstream.Among the many guests who help break it down for us are Archie Hesse, CEO of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), and Bruno Akpaka, the first General...
2021-02-0333 min
Finance Regulation TechnologyFRT Episode 79 : Sandboxes - Innovating for InclusionIvo Jenik of the World Bank’s Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) discusses the opportunities and critical dependencies for digitalization to support greater financial inclusion, and key learnings for the application of regulatory sandboxes.
2020-11-0542 min
Inclusive Finance FrontiersI Do Not Accept These Terms & ConditionsIf you’ve ever suspected that privacy policies aren’t really written to help you make informed decisions about how companies use your data, then this episode is for you. Privacy and consumer financial services expert David Medine discusses the risks that millions of low-income consumers face in developing countries as they start using digital financial services. He then describes an approach to taking data protection and privacy beyond the consent form and into the 21st century.
2020-01-2226 minBarefoot Innovation PodcastThe Long Game: Talking Financial Inclusion with CGAP CEO Greta BullToday's guest leads one of the most important institutions in that movement. She is Greta Bull, a director of the World Bank and CEO of CGap, the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor. In our conversation, Greta describes the progress and also the daunting work ahead. She talks about challenges in cyber-security. She talks about interoperability -- how to address fragmentation within and between markets, since digital finance is all about scale. She explains the role of e-commerce in driving change in various parts of the world. She talks about the potential role of big tech firms...
2019-11-2854 minInclusive Finance FrontiersThe Trillion-Dollar QuestionFor years, digital financial services providers have tried and failed to seize a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity: the large-scale digitization of retail payments in emerging markets. What must providers do differently to make digital payments work better than cash for merchants and their customers? CGAP Senior Financial Sector Specialist Peter Zetterli’s search for an answer led him to a surprising question: What if trying to be better than cash is the wrong approach?
Background reading:
Digitizing Merchant Payments
2019-11-2021 min
The Feminist Finance Podcast2 - Feminist Finance with Barbara MagnoniTo find out more, visit the website of MeXCo, join Andares and follow Barbara on Twitter.The study on repayment rates of digital loans in Kenya and Tanzania was carried out by CGAP, FSD Kenya and FSD Tanzania.And the video of MeXCo team's award for bravery can be seen on Instagram.
2019-09-1029 min
IFPRI PodcastIFPRI Policy Seminar: Building Resilience through Financial Inclusion - 5/9/2019 - MEl-ZoghbiPanelist: Mayada El-Zoghbi, Lead of Strategy, Research, and Development, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly.
Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations be...
2019-05-1308 min
Where Accountants Go - The Accounting Careers Podcast070: Internal Auditing- Taking A Closer Look with Amy Barrett, CPAIs it possible to completely change careers and built a successful new career in accounting? What is the difference between working for a public accounting firm and the public-sector? What certifications are most desirable?
In this episode of Life In Accounting: The Where Accountants Go podcast, Amy Barrett, CPA shares her expertise on these topics as well as her experiences transitioning from Macy’s to public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) to the public-sector with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Auditing in a Public Accounting Firm
Public accounting and auditing allows yo...
2018-02-1340 min
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2018-02-0218 min
Pacific ExchangesSeason 1 - Fintech in Asia: How Regulatory Sandboxes are Shaping Fintech in AsiaIn this episode of our series on financial technology, we sat down with Kate Lauer, a senior policy advisor at CGAP. Kate is an expert in microfinance, financial inclusion and global financial regulation. She is currently researching the impact of regulatory sandboxes on fintech and financial inclusion. Some of the key takeaways from our conversation with Kate include: Regulatory sandboxes are a two-way street, allowing fintech companies to learn about regulation, but also allowing regulators to learn about fintech. Creating a level platform for fintech companies to compete, while also mitigating risks, is one of the...
2017-11-3034 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSEp241 – Gerhard Coetzee, Lead Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP
In this episode
Gerhard Coetzee is making a real difference in the world of financial inclusion. As Lead Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP, he leads the technical areas of customer and provider solutions that include customer centric business models, digital finance and smallholder families.
Simon Taylor caught up with him to find out about the challenges he faces and why customer-centric design and partnerships are so central to his approach.
“If you do not understand the customer, the poor person in their life, the challenges they have, the pain points they face, then it...
2017-04-2119 minFintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSEp222 – FinTech Out of Africa
In this episode
FinTech isn’t disrupting the financial industry in Africa – it’s building it across the continent. And because it’s being building without much legacy, by default it’s digital as a platform. In this episode of FinTech Insider Insights, we’ll shine a light on some great FinTech stories coming out of Africa, including approaches and ideas that incumbent institutions will find incredibly useful.
Our guests
Gerhard Coetzee, Lead Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP
Lesley-Ann Vaughan, M-PESA Co-Creator
Ron Webb, Director of Financial Services at Safaricom
Brett Loubse...
2017-03-0838 min
Terms Of Reference PodcastTOR128: The Digital Finance Frontiers Initiative at CGAP with Xavier FazYou don’t have to be in development or aid to know that mobile has been disruption banking for a while. But those of us in the sector are acutely aware of how mobile banking has literally changed the lives of millions of people by providing financial access to even the most remote areas, and the results have been, generally speaking, fantastic. As just one example, we know that people who have access to mobile banking are more resilient to shocks and emergencies, a potential game changer in many parts of the world. While its well established, th...
2016-11-2940 min
Terms Of Reference PodcastTOR086: Peace Corps Partnerships with Tonia WellonsTonia Wellons has successfully straddled international development and locally oriented community-based development with full intention, skillfully borrowing lessons from one and applying them to the other. With 18 years of development experience, spanning senior leadership roles at the World Bank Group -- to social entrepreneur for a community-based social fund that she founded -- Tonia is skilled in leading global development alliances, managing multi-donor operations, and engaging local communities.
Tonia currently serves as Associate Director, Office of Strategic Partnerships for the Peace Corps and is responsible for leading the agency’s partnerships with government, the private sec...
2015-08-3131 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 107. Richard Rosenberg on Portfolios of the Poor. Part 3Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, talks about the value proposition of microfinance and how this relates to the price for financial services. Richard has been with CGAP since its founding in 1995. He has written or contributed to numerous CGAP publications. His current areas of focus include interest rate issues, over-indebtedness, and regulation of microfinance. He is a core faculty member of the Microfinance Training Program at The Boulder Institute.
2010-06-0807 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 106. Richard Rosenberg on Portfolios of the Poor. Part 2Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, talks about the value proposition of microfinance and how this relates to the price for financial services.Richard has been with CGAP since its founding in 1995. He has written or contributed to numerous CGAP publications. His current areas of focus include interest rate issues, over-indebtedness, and regulation of microfinance. He is a core faculty member of the Microfinance Training Program at The Boulder Institute.
MicroSave and the Financial Access Initiative invite you to join the authors of Portfolios of the Poor for a two-day virtual conference. This event will be moderated...
2010-06-0706 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 105. Richard Rosenberg on Portfolios of the Poor. Part 1Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, highlights the biggest findings of “Portfolios of the Poor”. Richard has been with CGAP since its founding in 1995. He has written or contributed to numerous CGAP publications. His current areas of focus include interest rate issues, over-indebtedness, and regulation of microfinance. He is a core faculty member of the Microfinance Training Program at The Boulder Institute.
MicroSave and the Financial Access Initiative invite you to join the authors of Portfolios of the Poor for a two-day virtual conference. This event will be moderated by co-authors Daryl Collins, Jonathan Morduch, Stuart Rutherford and Orla...
2010-06-0609 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 095. Rich Rosenberg: Compartamos Controversy - Leadership and Responsibilities. Part 4 Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, discusses how the Compartamos IPO affected investors and competitors, and whether the experience was a singular event or is likely to be repeated.
2010-05-2408 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 090. Compartamos Controversy - Leadership and Responsibilities. Part 3. Interview with Richard RosenbergRichard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, speaks about the spectacular success and controversy around the IPO of Compartamos, one of the leading MFIs in Latin America.
2010-05-0304 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 089. Compartamos Controversy - Leadership and Responsibilities. Part 2. Interview with Richard RosenbergRichard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, speaks about the spectacular success and controversy around the IPO of Compartamos, one of the leading MFIs in Latin America.
2010-04-2608 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 087. Richard Rosenberg: Compartamos Controversy - Leadership and ResponsibilitiesRichard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, speaks about the spectacular success and controversy around the IPO of Compartamos, one of the leading MFIs in Latin America.
2010-04-1908 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 077. Michael Tarazi: Branchless Banking and Technology. Role of RegulatorsMichael Tarazi, Senior Policy Specialist, CGAP speaks about successful branchless banking projects, the major obstacles for branchless banking, the role of regulators in rolling out branchless banking solutions, and the CGAP contribution in the area of branchless banking.MFP is grateful to the Boulder Institute of Microfinance and the International Training Center of the ILO, (Turin, Italy) for providing logistical support and the location for this interview.
2010-01-1809 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 068. Elizabeth Littlefield: Financial Crisis Impact on MFIs and Their Clients. Part 2Interview with Elizabeth Littlefield, CEO, CGAP on financial crisis impact om MFIs and their clients.
2009-10-1907 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 067. Elizabeth Littlefield: Financial Crisis and the Microfinancece Industry. Part 1Elizabeth Littlefield, CGAP, Director of the World Bank and the Chief Executive Officer of CGAP – Financial Crisis and the Microfinance Industry.
2009-10-1308 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 065. Nick Hughes: Vodafone Group, M-PESA, Kenya. Mobile BankingInterview with Nick Hughes, Head of International Mobile Payment Solutions, Vodafone Group on mobile payment service M-PESA in Kenya. Photos courtesy of CGAP.
2009-06-0905 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 064. Kate McKee: Client Protection Campaign. The Role Of Funders And GovernmentsInterview with Kate McKee, Senior Advisor, CGAP
2009-06-0105 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 063. Kate McKee: Client Protection Campaign. The Role Of ProvidersInterview with Kate McKee, Senior Advisor, CGAP
2009-05-2507 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 062. Kate McKee: Responsible Finance. Six Core Principles of Client ProtectionInterview with Kate McKee, Senior Advisor, CGAP
2009-05-2008 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 061. Kate McKee: Responsible Finance. Why It Is Timely NowInterview with Kate McKee, Senior Advisor, CGAP. Responsible Finance - Why It Is Timely Now.
2009-05-1906 min
Microfinance PodcastMFP 038. Ignacio Mas: Future of M-BankingInterview with Ignacio Mas, Senior Advisor, CGAP. Photos courtesy of CGAP.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/JjqSbBsN_z0" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/LdJIyWJJRug" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/V0zhdq5VxoY" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/yPVd5JJrz_s" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/EmZRmiRHJCw" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/m6QTUd0aqik" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http...
2008-12-0100 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 037. Ignacio Mas: Mobile Banking. Part 3Interview with Ignacio Mas, Senior Advisor, CGAP. Photos courtesy of CGAP.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/dWYhhFaCVCk" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/sHGlG5unlYQ" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/YQMOLoiXoW8" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/srIfV-RQR2Q" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/wonF4wIZcik" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/l0mRINjJ04U" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner...
2008-11-2500 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 036. Ignacio Mas: Mobile Banking. Part 2Interview with Ignacio Mas, Senior Advisor, CGAP. Photos courtesy of CGAP.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/0lPz3VMejKM" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/EKWzHnDdxDU" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/bsKpooqktJY" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/6oyTVg7MGaY" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/bEm-BFybepk" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/U7zczwE_73Y" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~...
2008-11-1800 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 035. Ignacio Mas: Mobile Banking. Part 1Interview with Ignacio Mas, Senior Advisor, CGAP. Photos courtesy of CGAP.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/FX_xCnbx-uo" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/xK-FZWRe2Ic" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/FsJLwE6ng_k" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/u7_cPsVnFTg" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/05EM77S0s_k" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/Nejr6VpEou0" height="1" width="1"/><img...
2008-11-1100 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 028. Gautam Ivatury: Management Information SystemGautam Ivatury, Microfinance Specialist, Manager - Technology Programme, CGAP, talks about the importance and implementation of Management Information System in MFI.
CGAP is housed at the World Bank, but operates as an independent entity. It has its own governance structure, designed with an agile board that includes microfinance practitioners and leaders from outside the funder community while preserving member representation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/WaFLqCBeLcs" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/UNs955NjDZg" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/zYzm-4A2FC0" height="1"...
2008-09-2200 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 024. Syed Hashemi: Graduation Program. BRAC. Part 2Syed Hashemi, a senior microfinance specialist of CGAP, introduces anew pathway for the poor rest to graduate out of poverty: linking two aspects of development, safty nets and the world of microfinance.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/gXuS9o_8i_I" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/UwzopKbFJQo" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/r0QruHRbmC4" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/Ncc31OuCs1g" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/IGQryYHL1...
2008-08-1800 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 023. Syed Hashemi: Graduation Program. BRAC. Part 1Syed Hashemi, a senior microfinance specialist of CGAP, introduces anew pathway for the poor rest to graduate out of poverty: linking two aspects of development, safty nets and the world of microfinance.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/aNYEXmZKWOA" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/3ONdIEGRXG8" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/PRxtL-ZMSKk" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/B-YuzeAz6q8" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/Y0h1WqF1818" height="1" width="1"/>...
2008-08-1100 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 002. Syed Hashemi: BRAC, BangladeshBRAC. A senior microfinance specialist of CGAP, Syed Hashemi is introducing a big microfinance program in Bangladesh, namely BRAC. BRAC is an amazing example of how one combines microfinance with other development efforts.
Syed Hashemi looks both at similarities and differences between Grameen Bank and BRAC multi-sector approach.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/cP-fPyjJSAQ" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/335Q8SPemWA" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/Ujs68d8MaRY" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/ztnaN3...
2008-03-1800 minMicrofinance PodcastMFP 001. Syed Hashemi: Grameen Bank, BangladeshGrameen Bank. In this episode a senior microfinance specialist of CGAP, Syed Hashemi is sharing his thoughts on why microfinance is such a great success in Bangladesh, and the role that Grameen Bank played in establishing microfinance as an industry.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/s_wJ9ERvQuM" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/T7gom_aIosM" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/lyIOtYhDvoU" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MicrofinancePodcast/~4/wuVr50Hgn_g" height="1" width="1"/><img...
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