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Center4 is now the Social Tech Project at Centre for Social Innovation
Center4 is now the Social Tech Project at Centre for Social Innovation
Por Jane Del Ser
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Excited to announce that I’ll be part of the Blackbox Elevate 2024 program in Brussels from September 1st to 5th. Founded in Silicon Valley in…
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Have you checked out our Climate Landscape Series yet? We teamed up with BFA Global to explore how financial inclusion can be a powerful tool for…
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A deep dive into the full climate change landscape via a 12-week climate education and solutions bootcamp.
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Actividades y grupos:Dean's Honor List Chair, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Student Leadership and Ethics Board, Healthcare Industry Association, Social Enterprise Club, International Development Club, Pangea Advisors
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Strive Mexico: Roads to Resilience for MSEs
Strive / Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth / BFA Global
In Mexico, micro and small enterprises (MSEs) play an important role in the economy, accounting for 97% of all businesses while employing 32% of the workforce. Given their sheer number and geographic spread, MSEs can play a significant role in the nation’s recovery from the pandemic and future economic growth but still face numerous economic challenges bringing the need for resilience to withstand and adapt to external shocks.
In preparation for the launch of Strive Mexico program, the…In Mexico, micro and small enterprises (MSEs) play an important role in the economy, accounting for 97% of all businesses while employing 32% of the workforce. Given their sheer number and geographic spread, MSEs can play a significant role in the nation’s recovery from the pandemic and future economic growth but still face numerous economic challenges bringing the need for resilience to withstand and adapt to external shocks.
In preparation for the launch of Strive Mexico program, the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth commissioned BFA Global to conduct a landscape review of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Mexico and efforts to support them. This white paper examines the findings of BFA Global research, identifies roads to resilience, and uncovers key opportunities to MSEs’ resilience through digitalization, with a focus on MSEs owned by women.
The findings can be summarized in three topline takeaways:
MSEs are especially vulnerable, but digitalization can build their resilience and create broad economic benefits.
The MSE sector is diverse and microenterprise subsegments have distinct needs, digitalization levels, aspirations, and roads to resilience.
More coordination and tailored strategies are needed to support the digitalization of MSEs and promote resilience.Otros autoresVer publicación -
Inclusive and Nature-based Carbon Markets: A Path to Resilient Livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa
CIFAR Alliance
In Africa almost half a billion people, or 48 percent of the population, depend on nature for their livelihoods. This heavy reliance on natural resources makes individuals and households particularly vulnerable to changes in climate, land cover, and land policy. Current estimates indicate there are more than 50 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, most of whom are working and living in high-risk environments.
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), where individuals…In Africa almost half a billion people, or 48 percent of the population, depend on nature for their livelihoods. This heavy reliance on natural resources makes individuals and households particularly vulnerable to changes in climate, land cover, and land policy. Current estimates indicate there are more than 50 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, most of whom are working and living in high-risk environments.
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), where individuals, institutions, and corporations buy and sell carbon credits to offset their carbon emissions, is a promising way for vulnerable communities to access critical resources.
This new Opportunity Brief from the CIFAR Alliance explores how the VCM could be harnessed as a way to provide economic incentives for climate mitigation and adaptation in Africa, and to direct a greater share of the benefits to small land stewards, small project developers and, ultimately, smallholder farmers who have been excluded from it until now.Otros autoresVer publicación -
Artificial Intelligence: Practical Superpowers
BFA Global
With knowledge comes power. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful way to harness data into knowledge and into action. For financial services providers in Africa, the real value of AI and its forms, such as machine learning, lies in practical applications that can reduce the cost to serve and acquire customers — creating more viable business models for broader segments of the market. Several financial services providers are already using AI to eliminate business inefficiencies, manage…
With knowledge comes power. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful way to harness data into knowledge and into action. For financial services providers in Africa, the real value of AI and its forms, such as machine learning, lies in practical applications that can reduce the cost to serve and acquire customers — creating more viable business models for broader segments of the market. Several financial services providers are already using AI to eliminate business inefficiencies, manage business and customer risk and create more seamless customer experiences. More and more providers, not just the large players, have the opportunity to do the same.
On May 16th, BFA Global launched the first-ever report on artificial intelligence as it relates to financial services in Africa and the low-income customer. “Artificial Intelligence: Practical Superpowers,” is relevant for fintech companies and FSPs in Africa who are interested in or looking to move into AI. The FIBR paper presents a practical and compelling case for companies to seriously consider AI in their business by:
Identifying the main use cases in financial services through industry players in Africa
Providing real examples of applied machine learning through BFA Global’s portfolio of work with low-income customers and inclusive fintech companies
Covering the challenges and introducing an AI readiness framework for firms take next steps and test-driving AI demos from the MSME and PAYGo sectorsOtros autoresVer publicación
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Apps4Africa, Third Place
Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale, Nairobi, Kenya
Third Place Winner: Mamakiba is a patient-facing SMS savings calculator and prepayment tracking tool specifically designed to help low-income women save and prepay for their maternal health needs such as ante-natal care and clinical delivery. Many women struggle financially, and this application can help teach the value of budget planning and provide lifesaving care for women and their families. Jane Del Sur, Geoffrey Muthondy , John Wesonga jointly developed “Mamakiba”.
Read more…Third Place Winner: Mamakiba is a patient-facing SMS savings calculator and prepayment tracking tool specifically designed to help low-income women save and prepay for their maternal health needs such as ante-natal care and clinical delivery. Many women struggle financially, and this application can help teach the value of budget planning and provide lifesaving care for women and their families. Jane Del Sur, Geoffrey Muthondy , John Wesonga jointly developed “Mamakiba”.
Read more at
http://blog.apps4africa.org/2010/10/06/secretary-clinton-congratulates-apps4africa-winners-2/
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