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The 2025 MFI Index
The 2025 Microfinance Index is built on
interviews with 24,450 clients from
39 countries, representing
approximately 25 million global
microfinance borrowers.
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Microfinance Results Depend A Lot On Where Borrowers Live
A recent study of microfinance borrowers shows that, on the whole, their loans led to improvements in their standard of living. But the impact also depended on the region and country those people inhabit.
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Listening to Omidyar Network’s Education Portfolio
Omidyar Network used Lean Data to gather feedback across their global education portfolio.
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Building impact data by listening, live from SOCAP
Listen to Sasha Dichter, CEO and co-founder of 60 Decibels, chat about what 60 Decibels means, and how we provide unique data improving the social impact sector one survey at a time.
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How Organizations Measure the Real Impact of Social Enterprise Programs
Professional, financial, and personal growth were the top three positive outcomes for beneficiaries who participated in workforce development programs.
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ALIVE Ventures and 60dB listen to parents & teachers to study the impact of school electrification Colombia
Electricity generation can not just benefit previously off-grid schools, but the overall communities they are a part of.
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The Case For Remote Data Collection
Here are a few myths and truths about the ability to gather representative, quality insights by speaking directly to end-customers on the phone.
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Experience of Polio Vaccinators with Digital Payments
We surveyed vaccinators who participated in the polio campaigns in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Tanzania and Zimbabwe
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Uses & Impacts of Solar Water Pumps
This report explores the benefits and potential challenges experienced by solar water pump customers in East Africa, Senegal and Zambia based on findings by the 60 Decibels team.
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60 Decibels Study of Electric Pressure Cookers – Impact & Usage
This study aims to provide deeper insights into the impact of first-time energy appliance ownership.
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Key Long-Term Benefits of Off-Grid Refrigerators for Low-Income Users
Refrigerators contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals, from improving human health and productivity to reducing the domestic burden of women and children, who are usually responsible for food gathering and preparation.
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Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia
Customer insights for implementing energy service subscriptions in Zambia.
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