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When frontline vaccinators in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali were paid within 24 hours of their campaign work, it wasn’t just about speed—it was about trust, efficiency, and better outcomes for communities. This transformation was possible thanks to digital public infrastructure (DPI), like mobile payments and digital attendance systems. Our data helped highlight how these innovations are improving health worker experiences, campaign outcomes, and access to care. Bill Gates recently explored this in his powerful blog about the impact of DPI worldwide. From health worker payments to emergency aid and financial inclusion, DPI is shaping a more efficient and equitable future. Read the full blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqhXm39a Thank you to everyone at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Health Organization DFT and of course 60 Decibels who made these insights possible: Maria May, Hamani Djibo, Ahmed Hamani, Kimberly Porter, Tripti Singh, Varsha Vadlamani, Srinidhi Balaji, Ayezah Salman, Sasha Dichter.

Digital payments aren’t just a convenience—they can provide a lifeline for farmers and agribusinesses. 60 Decibels’ Malavika Rangarajan and Aayushi Kachalia recently shared their insights in Carolina Pirola's (Digital Coffee Future) article: "Cash to Digital: How Mobile Money is Reshaping Farming Communities". This deep dive into the potentially transformative power of mobile money highlights: > Safer and more traceable transactions for agribusinesses. > Faster, full payments for farmers, with 69% using mobile accounts to save. > Real-world challenges like cash-out fees and how companies are overcoming them. Explore how mobile money is transforming farming communities worldwide: https://lnkd.in/en3g75wg

This Thursday, join industry leaders from four award-winning financial service providers as they share key success factors driving outsized social impact, as benchmarked by the 2024 Microfinance Index. Register your spot here: https://lnkd.in/egQ5pZWD Speakers: Dr Adesoji Tayo, Board Member – GRACE AND MERCY HOUSEHOLDS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE Dibyajyoti Pattanaik, Director – Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. SUSAN CHIBANGA FCCA, CEO – Agora Microfinance Zambia (AMZ) Veronica Herrera, CEO – MiCrédito Nicaragua Moderated by Sasha Dichter, CEO - 60 Decibels This will be an interactive and practical session – please bring your questions!

🔍 Conoce los insights del Índice Global de Microfinanzas 2024 💵 Únete a nuestra sesión online para profundizar en los resultados globales sobre el impacto social de las microfinanzas. En este webinar compartiremos los hallazgos clave del Índice de Microfinanzas 2024, en el cual participaron 126 instituciones financieras, permitiéndonos escuchar más de 36000 voces de clientes de microcréditos a nivel global. También tendremos la oportunidad de escuchar las perspectivas de dos líderes destacados en la región: Veronica Gavilanes Véjar, Gerenta General Adjunta de BancoSol, y Edgardo Perez, Gerente General de Fundación Génesis Empresarial. Ambos compartirán cómo están utilizando estos datos para impulsar la transformación en el sector. La conversación será moderada por Daniel Field, Senior Associate de 60 Decibels y principal responsable del Índice en América Latina. 📅 Fecha: Miércoles 4 de diciembre, 11 am PE-CO, 10 am MX 🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/eJWvRQB3 Un sesión imprescindible para quienes buscan impulsar la inclusión financiera y maximizar el impacto social. ¡Te esperamos!

Our Head of Agriculture, Ellie Turner, partnered with The World Bank's "What’s Cooking Digital Agriculture Learning Series" to introduce a groundbreaking methodology for measuring the "meaningful use" of #agtech solutions. 💡 Catch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/epjG5AuQ Here’s why you’ll want to watch: 📊 The new Meaningful Use framework goes beyond app downloads to assess real impact on farmers’ practices, livelihoods, and resilience. 🌱 We explore how the framework can help companies scale digital farming solutions to deliver sustainable, impactful benefits in Africa and Asia. Check out our deep dive report 'Digital Agriculture Services in Kenya: The Farmer Perspective' for even more info: https://lnkd.in/e-M4FeRF

Our Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Tom Adams, joined Nick Wyver from SB+CO on the Scaling Impact Capital podcast, hosted by the insightful Kusi H., to dig into the power of regulation in driving sustainable impact. Here’s what to expect: 🌍 Insights on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)—and how it could shape the future of impact investing 🪵 Updates on deforestation regulations (EUDR) and what they mean for companies and investors alike 🎶 Plus Nick’s top karaoke jams and Tom’s favorite hip-hop tracks Listen now and catch these timely insights for anyone looking to stay ahead in the impact space: https://lnkd.in/eu6R9wFi

This Friday, Kat Harrison will be speaking at a powerful side event at #COP29: "Scaling up clean off-grid energy access – Over 2 million lives impacted so far in Sub-Saharan Africa". 📅 When: November 15, 16:00-16:45 GST 📍 Where: COP29 Blue Zone, Nordic Pavilion C13 + Online streaming The panel will dive into how results-based financing has opened doors for clean energy access in rural areas, while supporting Africa’s green transition. This model has today a portfolio of some 30 companies with the aim to create access to electricity for up to 8.7 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2029. 🔗 You can join in person or online to be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/dj_4Az2C cc: Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank

La semana pasada, en el evento de NAB Colombia, estuvimos participando en una conversación reveladora sobre los mitos de la medición del impacto. Gracias al NAB Colombia por la invitación y a todos los panelistas por compartir su experiencia. ¡Fue un placer! Algunos puntos clave: > La medición de impacto no necesita ser perfecta para comenzar. Mejor empezar por algo sencillo que no hacerlo. > Escuchar a los beneficiarios y clientes nos permite entender de verdad cómo viven el impacto. > Medir el impacto es más que cifras; es inteligencia de mercado. Escuchar a los usuarios finales no solo ayuda a entender el impacto, sino a mejorar productos y servicios. Nos llevamos grandes aprendizajes y energía para seguir escuchando la voz de quienes más importan. Conoce más sobre el evento aquí: https://lnkd.in/dWqv8Hux cc: Hellen Alvarado Carla Grados Villamar

Register your spot for our upcoming Microfinance deep dive sessions! Microfinance Social Impact Awards spotlight (in English) 📅 Nov 21st We'll be joined by four top performing financial service providers from the 2024 MFI Index – to discuss the factors contributing to their top Index scores and share practical examples as inspiration for others looking to improve. Register: https://lnkd.in/egQ5pZWD 2️⃣ Inclusión financiera en Latinoamérica: hallazgos clave del Índice de Microfinanzas (en español) 📅 Dec 4th We'll be exploring key findings from the report as we're joined by FSP representatives from across the region. Register: https://lnkd.in/eJWvRQB3

BIG NEWS: We've just launched the 2024 Microfinance Index report – our largest to date! https://lnkd.in/eSsvWNaZ 📈 Don't miss our live session exploring the insights on Nov 11th: https://lnkd.in/eUG9e7W4 A must-read for anyone working in financial inclusion, the Index has expanded to collect more than 1.4 million(!) unique data points in 2024, measuring the comparative social performance of 126 financial service providers (FSPs), based exclusively on what we heard from over 36,000 of their clients. Collectively, these FSPs are serving more than 32 million clients in 45 countries. 🏆 We're also thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Microfinance Social Impact Awards – 9 organizations that ranked in top 3 for their region based on their total score in the Index, demonstrating outstanding impact in the sector. Africa Winners: Standard Microfinance Bank, GRACE AND MERCY HOUSEHOLDS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE, Agora Microfinance Zambia (AMZ) Asia Winners: CJSC Bank "Arvand", Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd., Koperasi Syariah Benteng Mikro Indonesia LatAm Winners: Fundación Génesis Empresarial, FUNDENUSE SA, MiCrédito Nicaragua This landmark report was made possible through the collaboration and support of 27 sector leading partners including BRAC, Ceniarth, Global Partnerships, Kiva, Accion, Opportunity International, Abler Nordic, Incofin Investment Management, MCE Social Capital, Mikro Kapital, Pro Mujer, Symbiotics. VisionFund International and more. Explore the full report and award winners here: https://lnkd.in/eSsvWNaZ