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.

The Great Reset has happened. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the inflection point with systemic effects that affect how people live their lives

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 MSME Survey Malawi 2019 Report

This report is prepared to provide insight into the Malawi MSME sector using the FinScope Malawi MSME 2019 survey.

MAP Malawi MSME 2019 focus group discussion 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.

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.

MAP MSME Malawi Diagnostic 2019 Report

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

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

Formal financial and economic inclusion remains pivotal in addressing the rampant inequality in many African economies today.

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.

Remittances Market Assessment 2021 - Pocket guide

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.

Remittances Market Assessment 2021

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.

Digitisation of Financial Products for Cross-Border Traders

Informal cross border trade is important to the food security, supply of basic medical goods, as well as the livelihoods of millions. Find out more about the key corridors between SA and 5 key countries.

Agricultural Finance Scoping – Summary

Agriculture supports millions of people across SADC and is key in the development of the region. Discover the barriers and opportunities for FSPs participating in this space in SADC.

Agriculture Finance Scoping – Malawi

This agriculture scoping study focuses on Malawi as part of the FMT initiative to design market-based interventions that result in more inclusive growth for MSMEs.

SMME Finance Scoping: Services and Light Manufacturing

The objectives of this study are to understand the SMME landscape in Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini and Malawi, and provide recommendations for a financial inclusion and growth strategy.