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Monitoring & evaluation
Analyzing the Demand Side Survey of Vanuatu
Providing an accurate reflection of the extent of access and usage of existing barriers to financial services in Vanuatu.
and inform the design of the next NFIS (2025 – 2030).
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strategy
Designing a National Financial Inclusion Strategy
See our work on designing the 2nd National Financial Inclusion Strategy of the Republic of Vanuatu.
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Tool
Assessing organizational digital maturity
See how our proprietary tool assesses organizational digital maturity and helps their digital transformation
Operational since 2020, we are a boutique consultancy firm committed to working with partners seeking to build a more inclusive financial and sustainable ecosystem.
We believe finance is a vital mechanism to accelerate the global agenda of sustainable growth and build an equitable and inclusive society that seamlessly traverses from physical to digital. By catalyzing finance, we are breaking down the macro complexities to solve pressing micro-level issues faced by millions in our multi-dimensional world, particularly in LDCs and emerging markets.
Our Insights
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Understanding gender norms can accelerate women’s financial inclusion
Women’s economic empowerment is one path that can lead to a better quality of life for women in every stratum of society. Over the past decade, financial inclusion has turned out to be a pivotal policy tool for advancing access
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Bhutan: Navigating Tradition, Challenges, and Aspirations
Bhutan may be small, but its dreams are vast. And perhaps, therein lies the true essence of this enchanting kingdom – a beacon of hope amidst the towering peaks of the Himalayas, embarking on a journey of transformation against all
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Why an understanding of social norms should be at the core of gender transformative policies?
The World Economic Forum estimates that it will take the world 131 years to reach gender parity unless things drastically change. Women’s economic empowerment is a foundational pillar in achieving this goal. To that end, women’s financial inclusion can be
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One Village at a Time: A Women-Led Model for Bringing Digital Services and Financial Inclusion to Rural Bangladesh
In rural Bangladesh, women are increasingly taking on financial responsibilities as men migrate for work. Zaytoon Business Solutions addresses this shift by establishing village digital booths (VDBs) to provide essential services and empower women entrepreneurs. These booths facilitate access to
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Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Bhutan and Fiji’s Contrasting Paths to Digital Transformation Reveal the Pros and Cons of Government and Market-Driven Approaches
Prioritizing digital competitiveness helps governments and companies decide where to focus their resources, and what technologies and best practices to adopt when embarking on or building upon digital transformation efforts. Over the past decade, the pursuit of digital competitiveness has
Our Clients
African Development Bank
Australia Papua New Guinea Partnership
Habitat for Humanity
Ministry of Banking and Finance, Senegal
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion
Abt Associates
Bank of Sierra Leone
Central Bank of Samoa
Central Bank of Sri Lanka
ESAF Small Finance Bank
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Centre for Catalyzing Change
Jan Sahas MRC
International Labor Organization
Niti Aayog, India
Office of Banking Commission, Marshall Islands
Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
Sewa Grih Rin
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Alliance for Financial Inclusion
Women’s Micro Bank
International Finance Corporation
CGAP
What our partners say
Alliance for Financial Inclusion
FinValue Advisors was contracted to conduct the 2024 Financial Inclusion Demand Side Survey Analysis for the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu. The project aimed to aimed to provide an accurate statistical analysis of the extent of access to, and usage of, financial services in Vanuatu, as well as the existing barriers.
AFI is highly satisfied with the work completed by FinValue Advisors and its team of consultants. We highly recommend the firm for similar consultancy ser...Read More
Luis Trevino Garza
Alliance for Financial Inclusion
FinValue Advisors was contracted to conduct the 2024 Financial Inclusion Demand Side Survey Analysis for the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu. The project aimed to aimed to provide an accurate statistical analysis of the extent of access to, and usage of, financial services in Vanuatu, as well as the existing barriers.
AFI is highly satisfied with the work completed by FinValue Advisors and its team of consultants. We highly recommend the firm for similar consultancy services, as their expertise, professionalism, and thoroughness significantly contributed to the success of this critical financial inclusion project.
Luis Trevino Garza
Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
FinValue Advisors delivered all components of the consultancy to a high standard and in alignment with the expectations of RBV and VBOS. The in-country capacity-building workshop, in particular, was a highlight of the engagement. Each session was thoughtfully structured to combine theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises, using real- life examples from the DSS 2024. We acknowledge and appreciate FinValue Advisors' professionalism, expertise, and commitment thro...Read More
Cynthia A. Ngweleduru
Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
FinValue Advisors delivered all components of the consultancy to a high standard and in alignment with the expectations of RBV and VBOS. The in-country capacity-building workshop, in particular, was a highlight of the engagement. Each session was thoughtfully structured to combine theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises, using real- life examples from the DSS 2024. We acknowledge and appreciate FinValue Advisors' professionalism, expertise, and commitment throughout the project. Their delivery met and, in many aspects, exceeded our expectations.
Cynthia A. Ngweleduru
International Labor Organization
Working with FinValue Advisors has been a truly collaborative and enriching experience. Their team's dedication, expertise, and innovative approach have not only elevated the quality of our research but has also contributed to actionable recommendations for policymakers, businesses and other stakeholders within the financial sector
Margherita Licata
International Labor Organization
Working with FinValue Advisors has been a truly collaborative and enriching experience. Their team's dedication, expertise, and innovative approach have not only elevated the quality of our research but has also contributed to actionable recommendations for policymakers, businesses and other stakeholders within the financial sector
Margherita Licata
Alliance for Financial Inclusion
I extend my sincere thanks for Finvalue's invaluable contribution to the AFI Educate Webinar. Your facilitation across all sessions was excellent. Thank you for your wonderful partnership and flexibility in making this capacity building event a success.
Hamizi Hamzah
Alliance for Financial Inclusion
I extend my sincere thanks for Finvalue's invaluable contribution to the AFI Educate Webinar. Your facilitation across all sessions was excellent. Thank you for your wonderful partnership and flexibility in making this capacity building event a success.
Hamizi Hamzah
Central Bank of Samoa
We cannot underscore enough the pivotal role that FinValue Advisors have played in the development of Fiji's National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2022 – 2026. Their deep understanding of financial inclusion challenges as well as their ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies, the meticulous attention to detail and clear communication style ensured that the strategy was not only comprehensive but also accessible to all stakeholders ...Read More
Lanna Lome-Ieremia
Central Bank of Samoa
We cannot underscore enough the pivotal role that FinValue Advisors have played in the development of Fiji's National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2022 – 2026. Their deep understanding of financial inclusion challenges as well as their ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies, the meticulous attention to detail and clear communication style ensured that the strategy was not only comprehensive but also accessible to all stakeholders involved.