Malawi Financial Inclusion Refresh

This MAP report reviews the implementation of the 2015 MAP diagnostic, considers market changes, and identifies financial inclusion interventions to grow the economy.

FinScope SA 2019 Pocket Guide

Highlighting the usage of access to financial services in South Africa in 2019, to better understand market needs and attitudes of both informal and formal offerings.

FinScope by Numbers Mozambique 2019 brochure (Portuguese)

View highlights from the Mozambique FinScope Consumer Survey 2019 comparing levels of financial inclusion between 2019 and 2014.

FinScope by Numbers Mozambique 2019 brochure (English)

View highlights from the Mozambique FinScope Consumer Survey 2019 comparing levels of financial inclusion between 2019 and 2014.

FinScope Consumer Survey Mozambique 2019 Pocket Guide (English)

Mozambique implemented the 3rd Mozambique FinScope Survey to help monitor and evaluate sector interventions driven by the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS).

FinScope Consumer Survey Mozambique 2019 Report (English)

Read this 2019 full report for more information about the state of financial inclusion in Mozambique.

FinScope MSME Survey Malawi 2019 Report

The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Report is based on findings from 6 focus group discussions with over 30 MSME owners.

MAP MSME Malawi Roadmap 2019 Report

Development Roadmap lays out a vision and implementation framework for the development of the SME sector in Malawi.

a significant portion of adult South Africans are exposed to the necessary delivery of cash to get their social grants

South Africa’s informal savings market thrives – R44 billion collectively saved in approximately 820,000 stokvels.

South Africa Youth month 2020

2020 South Africa Youth Month infographic dashboard using FinScope 2019 data

FinScope MSME Survey Malawi 2019 Pocket Guide

The lack of recent, holistic and reliable information about the MSME sector was identified to be a significant barrier from past consumer surveys and the MAP process.

There is a lot of attention on the effects and impact of Covid-19 on our daily lives and we are immersed in stories from all sectors in South Africa.

MAP MSME Malawi Diagnostic 2019 Report

This report captures the findings of the country context, demand-side, supply-side, and policy and regulatory reviews.

FinScope Benin Youth 2019 dashboard

There are more youth showing high levels of accountability for monthly expenditure than seniors. See the FinScope Benin Youth 2019 dashboard.

Inequality in middle income countries

This presentation is on inequality in middle income countries: A financial inclusion lens using FinScope.

FinScope Benin Agriculture 2019 dashboard

Farming is the financial backbone for over half (58%) of the households in Benin.

FinScope Consumer Survey Gambia 2019 Pocket Guide

The FinScope Gambia 2019 survey is a research diagnostic meant to support the government of Gambia

FinScope Benin Regional Financial Access 2019

MAP is a diagnostic and programmatic framework to support expanding access to financial services for individuals and micro and small- businesses.

The MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) sector is arguably the biggest employer in many economies, particularly in the developing world

FinScope data analysis has revealed many insights on gender.

FinScope South Africa Consumer 2018 Results Factsheet

The FinScope South Africa 2018 Survey highlighted many issues pertinent to financial inclusion in South Africa.

FinScope Consumer Survey Benin 2018 Pocket Guide

This pocket guide represents some of the key market data on financial inclusion.

Burkina Faso MAP Roadmap 2018 - 2022 Report (English)

The Burkina Faso Financial Inclusion Roadmap 2018 – 2022

Burkina Faso MAP Rapport De Feuille De Route 2018 – 2022

La Feuille de Route pour l’inclusion financière du Burkina Faso 2018-2022

Myanmar MAP Diagnostic 2018 Report

This MAP Refresh Myanmar document follows on from the original MAP (Making Access Possible) exercise in Myanmar in 2013/2014.

Myanmar MAP Synthesis 2018 Report

This MAP Study Synthesis Note serves to summarize a series of documents produced as part of the Making Access Possible (MAP) Myanmar initiative.

FinScope Consumer Survey Haiti 2018: Topline Results presentation

Objectives of FinScope Haiti 2018

Lesotho MAP Roadmap 2014 - 2020 Report

This roadmap document is produced as part of a series of documents in the Making Access Possible (MAP) Lesotho initiative.

Namibians who do not have access to financial services stood at 22% in 2017, down from 31% in 2011 and 51% in 2007.

Financial Inclusion in SADC

The financial inclusion indicators are constructed from 14 SADC countries using findings of the FinScope Consumer surveys.

FinScope Consumer Survey Eswatini 2018 Pocket Guide

This repeat survey provides credible benchmarks on level of financial inclusion, financial capability and the quality of financial inclusion.

FinScope Myanmar 2018 Launch Presentation

See the presentation for the FinScope Consumer Survey Myanmar 2018.

FinScope Cameroon Youth 2018 dashboard (French)

Consultez le tableau de bord de FinScope Cameroon Youth.

FinScope Cameroon Agriculture 2018 dashboard (French)

View the FinScope Cameroon Agriculture dashboard.

FinScope Cameroon Agriculture 2018 dashboard (English)

View the FinScope Cameroon Agriculture dashboard.

FinScope Cameroon Youth 2018 dashboard (English)

View the FinScope Cameroon Youth dashboard.

FinScope Consumer Survey Cameroon 2017 Pocket Guide (English)

This pocket guide represents some of the key market data on financial inclusion in Cameroon.

FinScope Cameroon Regional Financial Access 2018 (English)

View the FinScope Cameroon Regional Financial Access Strand Dashboard.

FinScope Consumer Survey Cameroon 2017 Pocket Guide (French)

Making Access Possible (MAP) is a diagnostic and programmatic framework to support expanding access to financial services.

FinScope Cameroon Regional Financial Access 2018 (French)

View the FinScope Cameroon Regional Financial Access Strand Dashboard.

FinScope MSME Survey Eswatini 2017 Report

The Government of Eswatini has been working towards the development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey 2017 Report

The Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey Report 2017.

Cambodia MAP Diagnostic 2017 Report

The Report also uses data from the Annual Report of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Annual Supervision Report of the NBC for the year 2016.

Cambodia MAP Synthesis 2017 Report

This synthesis report summarizes a series of document produced as part of the MAP Cambodia Initiative.

Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey 2017 Brochure

Brochure for the Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey 2017.

The Face of Social Exclusion Infographic

Despite progress around the world, many people continue to face social exclusion (i.e., limited access to social and economic opportunities).

Swaziland Business Development Measure (BDM) 2017 Dashboard

View the Swaziland Business Development Measure dashboard for 2017.

Cambodia MAP Roadmap 2018 - 2025 Report

The Cambodia Financial Inclusion Roadmap (2018- 2025) provides guidance for achieving the vision of increased financial inclusion in Cambodia.

FinScope Togo Financial Literacy 2018 Dashboard (French)

Pour que les Togolais adultes puissent tirer le meilleur parti des ressources financières disponibles

FinScope Togo Youth 2018 Dashboard (French)

Cependant, les seniors sont plus impliqués dans l’économie formelle que les jeunes.

Madagascar MAP Diagnostic 2017 Report

This document sets out the comprehensive diagnostic findings which will feed into the Roadmap that will be developed in collaboration with the MAP steering committee.

Madagascar MAP Roadmap 2018 - 2022 Report

This roadmap document is produced as part of a series of documents in the Making Access Possible (MAP) Madagascar initiative.

We buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like

FinScope Burkina Faso Youth 2017 Dashboard (English)

A large proportion of youth (70%) live in rural areas with 30% living in urban areas.

FinScope Togo Financial Literacy 2017 Dashboard (English)

Understanding what a financial product or service is, what it offers, how to use it, how to benefit from it is a necessary requirement for Togolese adults

FinScope Togo Clean Energy 2017 Dashboard (French)

L’énergie propre (dite aussi verte ou renouvelable) est pressentie comme la meilleure alternative pour développer l’énergie destinée à la cuisson et à l’éclairage

FinScope Togo Clean Energy 2017 Dashboard (English)

Clean (or green or renewable) energy is tipped as the next best option to advance energy for cooking and lighting within Togolese households.

FinScope Togo Agriculture 2017 Dashboard (French)

De manière générale, l’agriculture est un secteur à forte intensité de main d’oeuvre.

FinScope Togo Agriculture 2017 Dashboard (English)

Agriculture is a labour intensive industry generally. This is extremely relevant for Togo as 51% of all households are involved in agricultural activities.

Burkina Faso MAP Diagnostic 2017 report (English)

MAP compiles a comprehensive picture of financial inclusion drivers, barriers and opportunities across the country context

Burkina Faso MAP Rapport De Diagnostic 2017(French)

L’initiative « Rendre l’Accès Possible » (Making Access Possible - MAP) est une initiative multi pays visant à appuyer l’inclusion financière à travers

FinScope MSME Survey Swaziland 2017 Pocket Guide

It is in this pursuit that the Government of Swaziland initiated the first FinScope MSME Survey Swaziland 2017.

FinScope Cambodia Clean Energy 2016 Dashboard

Addressing energy poverty by scaling up the availability of affordable and more efficient energy services is the key to improve social equity

DRC MAP Diagnostic 2017 Report

Financial services can also facilitate access to core services, such as health or education.

Lao PDR MAP Roadmap 2016 – 2020 Report

The Laos Financial Inclusion Roadmap 2016 – 2020 lays out the national priorities for the enhancement of financial inclusion in the Lao PDR

Development Research in the Greater Mekong Sub region

The presentation briefly illustrates the FinScope process and the analytical framework of the surveys.

Small business performance: Does access to finance matter?

This paper reports on the determinants of small business access to finance (both formal and informal) in 5 countries in the SADC region

FinScope Consumer Survey Burkina Faso 2016 Pocket Guide (English)

Additional deeper dives on key thematic areas can be found on the data dashboards on agriculture, youth and clean energy.

The results show that the formal financial inclusion rate in Burkina Faso is at 40% while 39% of adults are financially excluded.

FinScope Consumer Survey Togo 2016 Pocket Guide (English)

The Government of Togo recognises the role played by the financial sector in facilitating economic growth through enhanced access to financial services.

Analysis of Indebtedness & Over-Indebtedness in the SADC Region

A third of adults in SADC are indebted and with access to credit from either a formal or informal lender.

FinScope Consumer Survey Togo 2016 Pocket Guide (French)

MAP Togo vise le développement d’un cadre stratégique pour la finance inclusive au Togo.

Baseline Financial Literacy Survey Seychelles 2016 Report

The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) commissioned FinMark Trust to undertake a Baseline Survey on Financial Literacy.

FinScope Madagascar Financial Literacy 2016 Dashboard (English)

The level of education has implications on financial literacy. Formal education systems provide numeracy and comprehension skills.

FinScope MSME Lesotho involved a range of stakeholders engaging in a comprehensive consultation process, thereby enriching the survey.

FinScope MSME Survey Lesotho 2016 Pocket Guide

The FinScope MSME Survey Lesotho 2016 was conducted with a sample of 2182 adult business owners who were selected at a household level across the country.

Results from the baseline Financial Literacy Survey Seychelles 2016

The baseline study measured the level of financial literacy amongst the adult population and provided an assessment of the needs of the population.

Results from FinScope Consumer Survey Madagascar 2016

The Malagasy economy is not diversified and economic growth is focused on a few sectors and regions qualified as growth poles due to their high population density

Financial inclusion in Rwanda 2016

FinMark Trust launched the results of the Financial inclusion survey of Rwanda on 3 March 2016.

FinScope Consumer Survey Lao 2015 Pocket Guide

The Government of Lao PDR recognises the role played by the financial sector in facilitating economic growth through enhanced access to financial services.

FinScope Consumer Survey Lao People's Democratic Republic

Read about the FinScope Consumer Survey Lao 2014 results here.

FinScope Survey Highlights Lao 2014 Brochure

To measure and profile the levels of access to financial services by all adults in Laos (18 years and older)

Financial inclusion in Rwanda 2012

The 2012 FinScope survey was commissioned by Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) and not FinMark Trust.

FinScope Rwanda 2008 Technical Report

FinScope Rwanda 2008 makes a number of recommendations on the basis of the survey results.

FinScope Rwanda 2008

Rwanda has adopted a Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) in order 'to develop a stable and sound financial sector

Research presentation prepared for Banque Nationale Du Rwanda

See the research presentation prepared for Banque Nationale Du Rwanda 2008.