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The 2024 MFI Index

The Microfinance Index is a landmark financial inclusion study that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices. This annual initiative has expanded to collect more than 1.4 million unique global data points in 2024.

60dB’s 2023 Year in Review

2023 was 60 Decibels’ biggest year on record! To take a breath and reflect on all that was achieved, we’ve collated our top insights and findings of the year into our 2023 review.

Insights from three top-performing financial service providers

60 Decibels' Microfinance Index Top Impact Awards are a recognition of top performance in delivering financial services and making a positive impact on the lives of their clients, relative to their peers. We asked 3 of our 2023 awardees to share insights into how their business operations have contributed to achieving top scores across multiple indicators – here's what they had to say!

Pilot Study Opportunity for AgTech solutions

We're inviting companies providing digital solutions for farmers in India, Kenya, Nigeria, or Ethiopia to take part in a fully-funded study on how farmers use and value digital tools.

How three impact investors engage their most important stakeholders to validate impact

Sarah Gelfand, Layla Varkey, and Tom Adams cover the importance of stakeholder engagement in impact investing.

The 60 Decibels Energy Initiative

The 2023 60dB Energy Initiative united off-grid energy funders and enterprises to bring change to the sector. The Initiative brought fresh perspectives and insights, introduced new companies, and provided updated performance ranking.

60 Decibels and Upaya Join Forces

As a component of the Quality Jobs Index, 60 Decibels is partnering with Upaya Social Ventures in the Dignified Jobs Collaborative.

Casestudy: Workforce development in the garment industry

Primark partnered with 60 Decibels to better understand the impact of factory-based training on work well-being.

Access the Data Behind the MFI Index

Choose from three tailored options to access in-depth MFI data. Whether you need a comprehensive dashboard with over a million data points, a focused report on a specific geography, or a customized portfolio analysis, we have the right solution to fit your organization’s goals and budget.

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The 2024 MFI Index

60dB’s 2023 Year in Review

Insights from three top-performing financial service providers

Pilot Study Opportunity for AgTech solutions

How three impact investors engage their most important stakeholders to validate impact

The 60 Decibels Energy Initiative

60 Decibels and Upaya Join Forces

Casestudy: Workforce development in the garment industry

Access the Data Behind the MFI Index

60 Decibels Joins 2X Global

Early Data Insights from the 2023 MFI Index

Introducing the Quality Jobs Assessment

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