We have launched a COVID-19 Tracker, The survey themes include health and risk behaviours, food security, income, work and job security, personal safety concerns, and access to government and community support. www.covid19tracker.africa
Families' access to financial resources is crucial for building thriving communities and fostering economic growth. Remittances, as a vital source of income, provide millions of people with the means to meet their basic needs.
The main presentation covers all of the top-line findings for Zimbabwe 2022. With 115 slides of insightful information, we evaluate trends, changes, and interventions over time starting from 2014.
The financial sector conducted the FinScope Zimbabwe 2022 Consumer Survey for the third time in a row. This repeat survey provides credible benchmarks for the extent and quality of financial inclusion.
FinScope consumer surveys offer insights into people's financial needs, preferences, and behaviour. It does not attempt to replicate the work of censuses or other annual surveys.
A presentation on the assessment of the size and scope of individual entrepreneurs and owners of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Zimbabwe 2022, focusing on their financial service needs.
A comprehensive overview of the key findings from the survey that describes the levels and landscape of access, usage and quality of financial products and services, (both formal and informal), tracking the level of financial access since 2012.
This pocket guide highlights key findings from the market assessment of remittance flows into and out of South Africa using SARB data and a mystery shopping exercise looking at the costs of remitting via various channels, from South Africa.
FinMark Trust conducted a market assessment of remittance flows into and out of South Africa using SARB data and a mystery shopping exercise looking at the costs of remitting via various channels, from South Africa to other countries in the SADC.
Migrants have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 economic fallout. In addition to lockdowns and job losses, they struggle to access adequate support, especially for their families back home that depend on them.
The Great Reset has happened. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the inflection point with systemic effects that affect how people live their lives
This report reviews the implementation of the 2016 MAP Zimbabwe diagnostic, considers market changes, and identifies financial inclusion interventions to grow the economy
This 2019 report is the third in an annual series that assess the level of financial inclusion in selected SADC countries where the MAP programme has been implemented.
Across the continent there has been a very long debate about the payment of interest on mobile money. What has the experience been like in Zimbabwe?
Mobile Money has evolved as a utility to provide financial services largely to the unbanked population.
Read our summary report of the findings from the Financial Needs pilots, in partnership with AFI members from Mexico, Nigeria, Kenya, Philippines and Zimbabwe.
The MAP country implementation is a key pillar of the SADC FI strategy, implemented with the SADC Secretariat and the SADC Committee for Central Bank Governors.
The forum was held under the theme “Strengthening Financial Inclusion in Zimbabwe, from Policy to Practice: Lessons and Way Forward”
Exploring mobile surveys as a viable means of data collection.
The OneMoney Hackathon was held at the TelOne Centre for Learning from the 13th -15th July 2018
See what the i2i needs measurement framework reveals about consumer behaviour in Zimbabwe.
This report provides an update on the available money transfer offerings that facilitate remittance flows from South Africa to other countries in SADC.
The research first required an understanding of the global landscape regarding agricultural subsidies, including some analysis of the changes over time,
Worldwide, countries have been increasing their efforts to expand the financial services sector, particularly to low income consumers.
Presentation on understanding the current state of regional financial integration (RFI) within the SADC region.
The first step in a long journey towards a harmonised legal and regulatory framework for payments in the SADC.
The SADC Secretariat and FinMark Trust identified the need to understand the current state of regional financial integration (RFI) within the SADC region.
Financial Inclusion in SADC through the FinScope Lenses” provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of financial inclusion in the twelve SADC states.
A wide divergence exists in the level of credit information sharing across different SADC
Focus note 1 - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT
Focus Note 2: Risk-based approaches to AML/CFT
Focus Note 3: AML / CFT due diligence and related matters
Focus Note 4: Mobile services / technology
Focus Note 5: Harmonisation of regulatory frameworks in the SADC region
Consolidated report Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism in Certain SADC Countries
The Government of Zimbabwe recognises the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as important contributors to job creation, poverty alleviation and development.
Presentation delivered by Peter Gross at the Insurers Assocation Zambia Seminar on 28 May 2013.
The study is the second phase of a three-year programme to increase access to and the uptake of rural and agricultural financial services in southern Africa
Executive summary - the status of rural and agricultural financial services in Southern Africa 2011
The report is part of a series commissioned by FinMark Trust to examine the retail payments landscape in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The housing finance in Africa year book is intended to provide readers insight into the practice and developments in housing finance in Africa
This study hypothesizes that the ability to make payments conveniently and affordably has a material impact on the financial lives of the poor.
See the results of the FinScope Consumer Survey Zimbabwe 2011.
See the report of the FinScope Consumer Survey Zimbabwe 2011.
A report reflecting the state of progress of implementation of the Protocol on Finance and Investment in SADC.
This report summarises the findings of the first phase of the work, namely, an assessment of the current state of rural and agricultural financial services in the region
FinMark Trust in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance embarked on a FinScope survey which was conducted by the ZIMSTAT from July 2011 to November 2011.
It was initiated in line with the FinMark Trust's mandate, that is, to promote regional financial inclusion and integration within SADC.
This study examined the retirement systems of Zimbabwe with a view to drawing lessons from their experiences in addressing old age provision
This study, entitled the Zimbabwe Remittance Corridor Think Piece, was commissioned by Cenfri, on behalf of the FinMark Trust