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CGAP Announces New Platform for Graduation Approach

After proving the graduation approach lifts families out of poverty, CGAP hands the approach over to a new World Bank platform.

Measuring Market Development

How do funders of financial inclusion know if and how programs are making a difference? CGAP's new Handbook offers guidance.

Regulatory Sandboxes and Financial Inclusion

Regulatory sandboxes may help regulators promote financial inclusion innovations, but they are not a one-size-fits-all solution.

CGAP Customer-Centric Guide

The Customer-Centric Guide provides resources and tools to bring customer-centered financial services to the poor.

Consumer Protection in Digital Credit

CGAP research shows that consumer protection is not only the right thing to do, but often a wise business decision.

About CGAP

The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor is a global partnership of more than 30 leading organizations that seek to advance financial inclusion. CGAP develops innovative solutions through practical research and active engagement with financial service providers, policy makers, and funders to enable approaches at scale. Housed at the World Bank, CGAP combines a pragmatic approach to responsible market development with an evidence-based advocacy platform to increase access to the financial services the poor need to improve their lives.

Publications

Regulatory Framework for DFS in Côte d’Ivoire

Patrick Meagher

November 21, 2017

This diagnostic provides an analysis of the regulatory framework for DFS in Côte d’Ivoire, including its coverage, conducive features, and gaps and obstacles. The paper also offers recommendations on how to address these issues.

National Survey and Segmentation of Smallholder Households in Nigeria

October 23, 2017

This survey explored the agricultural and nonagricultural activities, financial practices and interests, and challenges and aspirations of over 3,300 smallholder families throughout Nigeria.

Topics

Financial Innovation for Smallholder Families

There are an estimated 500 million smallholder farming households representing 2 billion people relying to various degrees on agricultural production for their livelihoods. Read More »

Digital Financial Services

Unbanked people are increasingly gaining access to financial services through digital channels. Read More »

Protecting Customers

Consumer protection is an essential element of any inclusive financial system. Read More »