SXSW Panel Discussion
Hosted by Consensys and Grameen Foundation
The lives of smallholder farmers are a paradox. Although they produce much of the world’s food, they account for most of the world's poor. They are largely locked out of global food supply chains, and unable to build their financial futures or fully contribute to economic growth.
We know that change doesn’t start with us; it starts with the women we serve. Women who are leading their families and communities down a new path - one of security, self-reliance, and prosperity. Women who are igniting change in their communities.
We’re proud to share the stories of three of these women.
November 07, 2017
“It’s not culturally common for us to work with foundations and NGOS--we’re a bank,” said Matthew Arnold, the Global Head of Sustainable Finance for JPMorgan Chase, which handles US$2 trillion in assets.
He was speaking in Seattle on Nov. 2, during a breakfast panel with Paul Moseley, Program Officer, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Steve Hollingworth, President and CEO of Grameen Foundation. So, perhaps it was a trio of unlikely bedfellows--but perhaps not.
Brigitta Nyawira, a Grameen Foundation program manger in Kenya, discusses the role of technology in helping women access formal financial services.
Gigi Gatti, Grameen Foundation's regional director, Asia, and country director, Philippines, explores the lessons we have learned from the FarmerLink pilot program in the Philippines.
Grameen Foundation India's recent report on low bank usage in India is cited.
Grameen Foundation's former director of AppLab Uganda, Eric Cantor, writes about risks and mitigation strategies in digital product innovation in the social sector, highlighting some of Grameen Foundation's early experiences.
Policy innovations and the integration of digital technology are prompting a transformation of the financial services sector in India. But although hundreds of thousands of new accounts have been opened, a significant proportion remain un- or under-used. Grameen Foundation India and J.P. Morgan analyze why and what can be done to ensure low-income people are fully included in the financial system.
Digital technology can transform India if we harness the insights and earn the trust of communities to develop solutions that build their capabilities and empower them, writes Prabhat Labh, CEO of Grameen Foundation India.
In this special show of Cashless Bano India campaign, NDTV India looks at how women can play an important role in driving digital transformation in India.