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Technology, particularly the growth of digital finance, is rapidly transforming and growing the suite of financial services accessible by the poor. An important challenge is to ensure (and measure) that the financial services and products accessed by the poor benefit them by helping them manage shocks and invest in their future. IPA is investigating the effects that new financial products and payment channels have on the lives and financial well-being of the poor.

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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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The Impact of Smartcard Electronic Transfers on Public Distribution

Advances in payments technology have the potential to improve the efficiency of slow and corrupt public welfare programs.

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