Small businesses and AI: Accelerating innovation and inclusion

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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How data and AI can drive change: 4 ways forward

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Unlocking the power of small businesses to drive climate-smart inclusive growth

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The use of digital payments surged during the pandemic, forcing many MSMEs to turn to a range of digital tools for their businesses. In this report, CFI explores how MSMEs used digital products during the pandemic, what barriers they faced with digital adoption, and what can be done to support the growth of MSMEs in the digital economy.

Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a pioneering legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. We catalyze financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable solutions at scale for the three billion people who are left out of – or poorly served by – the financial sector.For more than 50 years, Accion has helped tens of millions of people through its work with more than 90 partners in 40 countries.&nbsp;Since their founding in 1961, Accion has worked tirelessly to empower people who are underserved, revolutionizing financial services for people who are left out.

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Accion Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a pioneering legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing.

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Digital Adoption of MSMEs During COVID-19

Digital transformation

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

AI for social impact

Climate change

Data for good

Economic development

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Gender equity

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business