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IPA Launches $5.4 Million Initiative to Protect Digital Finance Users

IPA has launched the first-ever fund for experimental consumer protection work in emerging markets.

Using Mobile Platforms to Save for the Future: Evidence from Kenya

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Nudges for Financial Health: Global Evidence for Improved Product Design

Despite good intentions, people often make less-than-optimal financial choices. In this series, we match insights from our global research in behavioral economics with specific financial service...

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