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Rural Finance and Investment Insights: December 2022
Note from the editor
Another year has passed, and despite the end of the pandemic seems to be insight, yet we have come across another unprecedented global challenge affecting countless lives. The disruption of food supply chains is undoubtedly among the most challenging ones which are threatening the food security of some already vulnerable populations. Addressing this challenge will require significant investments in the Agricultural and Fishery sector.
The holiday season brings a sense of hope and togetherness, our heart is always with those of you who might be in less fortunate situations. We will continue our commitment to bringing innovative knowledge and experience to promote access to finance, and improve living conditions and livelihood. With that, we wish you a Merry Christmas, happy holiday and a flourishing New Year!
Highlights of the month
Financing small-scale fisheries in Thailand
This policy brief aims to inform financial institutions in Thailand about the opportunities and challenges associated with financing small-scale fisheries. It provides the key findings from a supply- and demand analysis of financial services that was carried out in 2021 among small-scale fishers, fisherfolk organizations and financial service providers in Thailand.
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The Financial Inclusion Compass 2022
The study collates sector opinions on emerging short, medium, and long-term trends in the financial inclusion sector. The trends and future focus areas include food security, financial health, strategic responses to climate change, machine learning and blockchain, and mainstreaming gender equity.
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Digital financial literacy via e-commerce: Implications for Bangladesh, especially for women in business
This paper explores and evaluates the best ways to reach the less digitally and financially literate segments of the community in Bangladesh, especially women, to ensure that ultimately no one is left behind in the digital era.
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Digital Financial Services Regulation: Current State of Practice Report
This special report aims to help readers identify and work towards addressing any potential regulatory gaps in building a regulatory environment that is conducive to innovation at the country and regional levels.
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How Cash-In/Cash-Out Benefits Rural Communities in Indonesia
Library
- A Beneficiary Perspective: Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities for Parametric Insurance in Fiji
- The Role of Mobile Money Providers and Their Agents in Protecting Customers’ Data
- Digital Financial Services Regulation: Current State of Practice Report
- Financial Products and Services for Women’s Financial Inclusion: A Policy and Regulation Design Toolkit
- MSMEs in Focus: Insights on how MSMEs in Fiji are affected by extreme weather events and their readiness for disaster risk financing
- MSMEs Go Digital: Expanding E-commerce in Rwanda during COVID-19
- Digital financial literacy via e-commerce: Implications for Bangladesh, especially for women in business
- Improve partnerships between Post and Money Transfer Operators for better remittance services to rural Africa
- The Financial Inclusion Compass 2022
- Financing small-scale fisheries in Thailand
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