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60 Decibels Microfinance Index (2022)

A social performance report of 72 MFI organizations, collected through the voices of 17,956 clients.

2022 Microfinance Index Top Performers

Ranked across 18 different indicators, these MFIs scored the highest on 60 Decibels' 2022 Microfinance Index.

Listening to those in crisis: understanding perspectives on anticipatory action in Somalia

In 2021, several UN agencies launched an anticipatory action framework to prepare for the drought in Somalia. 60 Decibels interviewed 1,400 respondents a year later to understand its impact.

The secret to lifting children out of poverty? Empowering women through microfinance

Since its founding, VisionFund has focused on serving women borrowers to uplift children out of poverty. Between September 2021 and September 2022, 60 Decibels interviewed 2,500+ clients, supporting 10,000+ children, across Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Guatemala, Mexico, and Rwanda.

2023 60dB Impact Performance Benchmarks

Learn about 60 Decibels' impact perfomance benchmarks across off-grid energy, agriculture, education, and financial inclusion.

Off-Grid Energy Appliance Impacts Over Time

This longitudinal study explores how customers’ relationship with their off-grid appliances changes over time. We captured critical indicators through phone interviews with over 4000 off-grid TV, solar water pump, and refrigerator customers to track product quality, durability, satisfaction, impact, and uptake.