Financial Inclusion & Economic Empowerment
At Research Wise, we believe economic empowerment is essential for reducing poverty, promoting equality, and driving sustainable development. We partner with governments, financial institutions, and development organizations to expand financial inclusion, particularly for women, youth, and marginalized communities, enabling them to participate fully in economic growth.
What We Offer:
Impact Evaluation of Financial Programs
We conduct rigorous evaluations of financial inclusion initiatives, such as microfinance, digital banking, and cash transfer programs. Our approach measures effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability, providing actionable insights to maximise the impact on poverty reduction and economic empowerment.
We conduct rigorous evaluations of financial inclusion initiatives, such as microfinance, digital banking, and cash transfer programs. Our approach measures effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability, providing actionable insights to maximise the impact on poverty reduction and economic empowerment.
Program Design & Targeting
We support the design of financial inclusion programs, ensuring they effectively target and reach underserved populations. By identifying barriers to access, such as literacy, social norms, and infrastructure, we help design inclusive solutions tailored to community needs.
We support the design of financial inclusion programs, ensuring they effectively target and reach underserved populations. By identifying barriers to access, such as literacy, social norms, and infrastructure, we help design inclusive solutions tailored to community needs.
Digital Finance & Technology Adoption
We research and assess the effectiveness of digital finance initiatives, including mobile banking, digital payments, and fintech solutions. Our work helps organizations understand adoption patterns, address usage gaps, and leverage technology for greater financial access.
We research and assess the effectiveness of digital finance initiatives, including mobile banking, digital payments, and fintech solutions. Our work helps organizations understand adoption patterns, address usage gaps, and leverage technology for greater financial access.
Economic Empowerment of Women & Marginalized Groups
We specialise in interventions aimed at economically empowering women and marginalized populations. By evaluating livelihood programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and financial literacy training, we provide recommendations for fostering inclusive economic opportunities.
We specialise in interventions aimed at economically empowering women and marginalized populations. By evaluating livelihood programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and financial literacy training, we provide recommendations for fostering inclusive economic opportunities.
Financial Literacy & Capacity Building
Recognising that access alone is insufficient, we design and evaluate financial literacy programs that build individuals' skills and confidence in managing finances, making informed decisions, and utilizing financial services effectively.
Recognising that access alone is insufficient, we design and evaluate financial literacy programs that build individuals' skills and confidence in managing finances, making informed decisions, and utilizing financial services effectively.
Our Unique Approach:
At Research Wise, we combine rigorous analysis with deep community engagement. We understand that financial inclusion is not just about access but about meaningful usage. Our solutions are practical, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive, ensuring sustainable and impactful economic empowerment.
Example Projects:
Evaluation of Women’s Microfinance Initiatives: Assessed the impact of microfinance programs targeting rural women, informing strategies that significantly increased women’s economic independence and household incomes.
Digital Payment Adoption Study: Conducted research on barriers and facilitators to digital payment adoption among small businesses, leading to policy recommendations that enhanced digital financial inclusion in underserved regions.
Financial Literacy Programs in Urban Slums: Evaluated urban financial literacy initiatives, demonstrating improved financial behaviours, increased savings, and enhanced resilience among marginalized urban populations.
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