Financial Inclusion

Can increased labor mobility unlock the potential of remittances?

In the most recent issue of Foreign Affairs an impressive trio of Nancy Birdsall, Dani Rodrik and Arvind Subramanian discuss “How to Help Poor Countries.” Their main point is that too great a…

Pablo H.|
Environment, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water

New IFC Documentary on PBS

As of June 19, the IFC-India documentary “Raising Up: Women of India” will be playing on PBS Television stations across the US. This documentary is part of a series which examines the role and…

Pablo H.|
Environment, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water

Criticism of 'The Market for Aid'

Leah Pinto blogs at NextBillion.net to say that she doesn't believe that increased competition between aid agencies will make them more efficient. Well, that's true, but I think she…

Tim Harford|
Environment, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water

Developing SEZs in India

In an effort to tame its red-tape jungle and lure foreign investors, new legislation in India looks to special economic zones (SEZs). So far 11 have been set-up, offering investor’s secure walled…

Pablo H.|
Environment, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water

The costs of clearing customs

The BBC reports a particularly striking example of the costs of red tape:

Tim Harford|
Environment, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water
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Financial Inclusion