2022 Microfinance Index Top Performers
Ranked across 18 different indicators, these MFIs scored the highest on 60 Decibels' 2022 Microfinance Index.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Debunking Myths and Modernizing Impact Measurement Practices, an interview with Tom Adams
Tom discusses the complex world of impact measurement by debunking old persistent myths and offers solutions to truly modernize impact measurement practices.
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The 60 Decibels 2022 Review You Can’t Miss
A look back at 2022, highlighting some of our favorite impact measurement projects, top reads, and more
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LeapFrog’s Emerging Wealth and Health Index 2022
60 Decibels surveyed around 4,000 emerging consumers across eight emerging markets to build LeapFrog's Emerging Wealth and Health Index, a fascinating survey of the world's impact investing needs in two key sectors.
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ALIVE 2022 Impact Report
ALIVE Ventures shares their 2022 impact report, centered on 60dB data collection
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How successful were CDFIs in helping California businesses rebound from COVID?
The California Rebuilding Fund loans served as a critical capital injection for many small businesses in the wake of the pandemic. In a report from 60 Decibels, over three quarters of surveyed owners said their stress levels related to finances have decreased because the support from CDFIs.
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How OpenLabs Ghana adapted to shifting tech education priorities
By Sujith Jayaprakash (OpenLabs Ghana) and Ramiro Rejas & Jared Adema (60 Decibels)
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