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Last Mile & Agents

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Agents work within trusted local networks.

As frontline distributors, they bring essential goods and services to hard-to-reach communities, including those in rural areas. Through community connections, they close distribution gaps, build customer relationships, and make last-mile delivery more effective and responsive to community needs.

Rest of World: Catching a Break - How Gig Workers Find Rest

Media Feature

Rest of World: Catching a Break - How Gig Workers Find Rest

Women-Centered Models for Last-Mile Distribution

Case Study or Brief

Women-Centered Models for Last-Mile Distribution

The Digital Transformation of Small Business Support

Report

The Digital Transformation of Small Business Support

Could Logistic Companies Be the Biggest Winners of Africa’s COVID-19 E-commerce Race?

Commentary

Could Logistic Companies Be the Biggest Winners of Africa’s COVID-19 E-commerce Race?

The Role of DFS Agents During the COVID-19 Crisis

Report

The Role of DFS Agents During the COVID-19 Crisis

The Role of DFS Agents During the COVID-19 Crisis

Commentary

The Role of DFS Agents During the COVID-19 Crisis

Indonesia’s Go-Jek is Bringing Fintech to the Last Mile and Most aren’t Paying Attention

Commentary

Indonesia’s Go-Jek is Bringing Fintech to the Last Mile and Most aren’t Paying Attention

What Are the Roles of Intermediated and Shared Use?

Evidence Synthesis or Map

What Are the Roles of Intermediated and Shared Use?

Bank Agent–based Satellite Wi-Fi Trial in Africa

Report

Bank Agent–based Satellite Wi-Fi Trial in Africa

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