Tag Archives: IFC

How Alternative Data is Transforming Access to SME Finance

Posted on June 28, 2017 by jvowens

By John Owens & Lisa Wilhelm Reposted from the SME Finance Forum Blog Many traditional commercial banks consider small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be high-risk clients, as well as high-cost clients to acquire, underwrite and serve. There is limited … Continue reading →

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Renaming this Blog: Moving from Mobile Money to Digital Financial Services for Development

Posted on December 31, 2014 by jvowens

In 2012, I set this blog up to focus on my work and experiences supporting mobile money for development.  At that time, much of the world interest was in the use of mobile technology and especially mobile enabled e-money services … Continue reading →

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Lesson #3: Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion: Focus on Building Trust

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jvowens

This blog post is the third in a ten part series of articles covering the 10 Lessons Learned about Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion. When providing any financial service, especially one built on a technology platform, trust is essential.  … Continue reading →

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Lesson #1 Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion: Develop a Road Map

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jvowens

This is the first in a ten-part series covering the 10 Lessons Learned about Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion. The idea for these series of blog articles came during the recent 6th Mobile Commerce Summit Asia. What surprised … Continue reading →

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