Karandaaz held a webinar to share the findings of the recently concluded survey on the impact of COVID-19 on financial behavior in Pakistan. This survey was designed and conducted in partnership with Kantar and is preceded by six waves of
Karandaaz Pakistan is currently accepting applications from commercial banks; branchless banks; PSO/PSPs; Fintechs; non-banking financial institutions; and entities that primarily focus on the excluded segments of the population, to apply for grants to scale up their pilots that generate new
Karandaaz Design Thinking as a Service Program has been subsidizing design thinking services since last year for digital financial service providers that offer products through mobile and web-based platforms. This year Karandaaz is again offering an opportunity for entities that
Digitizing all Supply Nodes in a Retail Value Chain Vital for Higher Acceptance of Digital Payments Karandaaz Pakistan, under its Pilot to Scale Program has partnered with Haball, a B2B financial technology company, to run a project that proves the
Businesses, large or small, are an important part of any society and fulfil various needs and functions. On one hand, they provide livelihood and employment to owners and workers, and on the other hand, they produce and distribute essential goods without which populations may not thrive. Almost 9 out of every 10 enterprises in Pakistan are classified as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) . The MSME sector plays an important role in the economic development of Pakistan as these businesses contribute 30% towards the country’s GDP, employ more than 80% of non-agricultural workforce and generate 25% of country’s total export earnings. However, like all developing countries, information concerning these businesses in terms of their total quantum, geographic concentration, role and activities, operational structure and connectivity to the financial system (5 key questions), is not very well documented.
Karandaaz has run 10 rounds of challenge funds in Pakistan, and some of the findings provide valuable insights that are worth sharing.
Businesses, large or small, are an important part of any society and fulfil various needs and functions. On one hand, they provide livelihood and employment to owners and workers, and on the other hand, they produce and distribute essential goods without which populations may not thrive. Almost 9 out of every 10 enterprises in Pakistan are classified as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) . The MSME sector plays an important role in the economic development of Pakistan as these businesses contribute 30% towards the country’s GDP, employ more than 80% of non-agricultural workforce and generate 25% of country’s total export earnings. However, like all developing countries, information concerning these businesses in terms of their total quantum, geographic concentration, role and activities, operational structure and connectivity to the financial system (5 key questions), is not very well documented.
Karandaaz has run 10 rounds of challenge funds in Pakistan, and some of the findings provide valuable insights that are worth sharing.
