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September 2014

M-Banking

Boda-boda driver, Kampala, Uganda

The daily financial lives of the poor are, without doubt, immensely complex. Irregular, uneven income streams are frequently unable to meet recurring and emergency expenses. Savings deposits and insurance schemes are almost non-existent, and reliance on credit is high. These credit instruments in turn are multifaceted; low-income populations diversify their Read more…

By Jenna Burrell, 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2014 ago
Farming

Agricultural Product Seller, rural Uganda

In the absence of agricultural extension officers (paid by the government to disseminate information and expertise on farming), many farmers rely on the local seller of agricultural inputs for tips and advice on handling crop diseases and pests and dealing with other farming problems. Many new mobile phone apps propose Read more…

By Jenna Burrell, 9 yearsSeptember 23, 2014 ago
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