Case Study Archives - 60 Decibels

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.

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.

ALIVE 2022 Impact Report

ALIVE Ventures shares their 2022 impact report, centered on 60dB data collection

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.

How OpenLabs Ghana adapted to shifting tech education priorities

By Sujith Jayaprakash (OpenLabs Ghana) and Ramiro Rejas & Jared Adema (60 Decibels)

Kiva’s Impact Study for US Borrowers

A Kiva loan gave Renee the working capital she needed to take on her first major commercial contract for the City of New Orleans. Learn more about Kiva US's impact.

How SokoFresh Impacts Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

SokoFresh is doing a great job at reaching unserved customers who don't have access to alternatives. A focus on customer challenges, issue resolution, and customer service would improve impact and satisfaction.

The Impact of Afrimac’s Supply Chain: Impact Assessment Summary Report

AgDevCo used 60dB research to create an impact report of Afrimac's supply chain

Clean Cooking Alliance Report

We heard from 3,264 customers of 12 clean cooking companies to understand the impact of these technologies on their lives.

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

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

LeapFrog’s Emerging Wealth and Health Index 2022

ALIVE 2022 Impact Report

How successful were CDFIs in helping California businesses rebound from COVID?

How OpenLabs Ghana adapted to shifting tech education priorities

Kiva’s Impact Study for US Borrowers

How SokoFresh Impacts Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

The Impact of Afrimac’s Supply Chain: Impact Assessment Summary Report

Clean Cooking Alliance Report

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