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Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment for the Low-Income Population and Women  Although 72 per cent of Vietnamese adults have smart phones, many don’t use them for digital financial transactions. Cash transactions remain a popular payment method. To help improve affordable mobile banking access for Vietnam’s low-income communities, a BPP partnership between the Australian Government, Mastercard,…

PAVE ran skills training for smallholder farmers in Sheikhupura and Gujarnwala districts in Punjab.   How can  businesses deliver development impact through their core business operations? This shared value case study from PAVE Pakistan outlines the social and business outcomes achieved through its BPP partnership.  The partnership with MEDA and Engro Corporation increased the participation of…

In Pakistan, 75 per cent of seed is uncertified and sold through informal channels. Most of this uncertified seed does not meet minimum quality standards, resulting in poor yields. To help address this challenge, a BPP partnership with MEDA and Engro Corporation in Pakistan is increasing the participation of male and female smallholder farmers in…

“Before Sola PayGo we were using kerosene lamps and kerosene lamps have smoke which made us sick. Now that we are using solar we have all the benefits. At night the kids are happy to study and I can make my bilums (woven bags) as well.” Beverlyn from Enga Province. Photo © BPP/Sarah Wiles Solar…