Finance

Financial inclusion, microfinance, and economic development.

Overview

Research on financial inclusion, microfinance, economic development, and financial policies for sustainable growth. We support evidence-based finance and private sector development policy.

Key Research Areas

  • Financial inclusion and access to finance
  • Microfinance and MSME finance
  • Remittances and diaspora investment
  • Financial sector development and regulation
  • Digital finance and fintech

Why It Matters

Access to finance enables entrepreneurship, investment, and poverty reduction. Research helps design policies and products that expand financial inclusion while ensuring stability and consumer protection.

Our Work

We conduct market assessments, impact evaluations, and policy research for financial sector programmes. Our work spans microfinance, digital finance, and broader financial sector development.

Explore Our Research

Discover our publications and reports on finance and economic development.