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.
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.
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.
Although women’s achievements, resilience and innovations exhibited during the Covid-19 pandemic are worth acknowledging, women continue to face various barriers.
SADC Innovation Challenge objectives, competition timelines, the thematic challenges, the participant overview, and the in-country and regional winners.
Masterclass with Craig McLeod, Term Sheets, Dev Ops and Revenue Hacks - What 20 years of building products has taught Craig McLeod.
Masterclass with Tomi Davies, Building an investment worthy startup
African innovation refers to innovative technologies, start-ups, and programs developed by Africans for African needs and challenges – African Innovation Foundation
Mobile Money has evolved as a utility to provide financial services largely to the unbanked population.
This report focuses on how FinMark Trust support in innovation that drives impact and enables marginalised communities to work towards sustainable livelihoods through financial inclusion.
We are currently collecting data for the COVID-19 Tracker. Click on the link to visit the website for more information.
Four findings from the DataHack4FI Innovation Competition.
Explore our latest research on Digital Africa, the platform economy and associated financial services
The potential of alternative data to better serve MSMEs in Zambia
ZedCredit from Zambia provides access to savings, loans and a credit score via their mobile app.
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
This country study examines the status of agricultural and rural finance in Zambia in order to better understand the context
The objectives were to provide a holistic review of the housing finance mechanisms that are presently utilised.
Presentation delivered by Peter Gross at the Insurers Assocation Zambia Seminar on 28 May 2013.
This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the housing finance sector in Zambia
Presentation delivered at the Insurers Association of Zambia seminar on 28 May 2013 by Lemmy Manje - Is microinsurance a growth sector in Zambia?
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 National Strategy on Financial Education for Zambia, which is set out in this document, has the primary objective of empowering Zambians with the knowledge
The National Strategy on Financial Education for Zambia sets out the direction and framework for improving financial literacy among Zambians.
The report is part of a series commissioned by FinMark Trust to examine the retail payments landscape in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
This report is part of a series commissioned by FinMark Trust to examine the retail payments landscape in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The housing finance in Africa year book is intended to provide readers insight into the practice and developments in housing finance in Africa
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
Understanding the last mile in cross-border money transfers from South Africa to Zambia.
See the Microinsurance seminar presentation with Cenfri in Zambia.
See the microinsurance seminar presentation in Zambia with British American.
This study examined the retirement systems of Zambia with a view to drawing lessons from their experiences in addressing old age provision
See the report of the Microinsurance Acceleration Facility.
Understanding the last mile in cross-border money transfers from South Africa to Zambia
Exploring market opportunities in Zambia. Industry presentations done based on FinScope Zambia 2009 data.
Presentation - exploring market opportunities in Zambia.
This paper aims to assess if the mobile phone has any additive or transformational potential in Zambia.