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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.

Reset the Orientation of Impact Measurement

For impact measurement to serve its highest purpose, the starting intention should be gathering data that serves to improve impact rather than to prove impact.

Beyond reach: developing a holistic measurement of cash-in cash-out networks

This report written by Economist Impact studies the impact CICO providers have on clients across five key economics.

Exploring fintechs in the 60dB Financial Inclusion Benchmarks

Discover more about the 60dB Financial Inclusion Benchmarks - including the indicators, some of the fintechs included, and what their end users had to say!

CARE International Aggregate Lean Data Report

This specialized lean impact study across Vietnam, Pakistan, and Peru measures core business themes and captures the impact of the CARE Women’s Entrepreneurship program.

2022 Microfinance Index Top Performers

Ranked across 18 different indicators, these MFIs are the top performers in the 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.

What’s the impact of sustainable farming on smallholder suppliers in Ethiopia?

GreenPath integrates farmers into global supply chains and creates sustainable livelihoods for over 250 partner farms

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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The 2024 MFI Index

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Reset the Orientation of Impact Measurement

Beyond reach: developing a holistic measurement of cash-in cash-out networks

Exploring fintechs in the 60dB Financial Inclusion Benchmarks

CARE International Aggregate Lean Data Report

2022 Microfinance Index Top Performers

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

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

What’s the impact of sustainable farming on smallholder suppliers in Ethiopia?

Off-Grid Energy Appliance Impacts Over Time

Debunking Myths and Modernizing Impact Measurement Practices, an interview with Tom Adams

The 60 Decibels 2022 Review You Can’t Miss

Meet our Research Operations team: how we collect impact data at 60 Decibels

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