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Digital Financial Services

Responsible Digital Credit: Frontier Solutions for Authorities and Providers

Published by
Juan Carlos Izaguirre, Sonia Arenaza, Patrick Meagher, Myra Valenzuela
2025
CGAP
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As digital lending expands across low-income markets, so do risks of over-indebtedness, lack of transparency, and consumer harm. This how-to guide from CGAP is designed to help financial service providers build responsible, customer-centered digital credit offerings. Key features include:

  • A five-step framework to integrate responsible practices into the product lifecycle
  • Practical guidance on affordability checks, data consent, transparent terms, and complaint handling
  • Real-world examples from financial institutions and fintechs across emerging markets
  • Tools to evaluate and mitigate risk while supporting client success

A must-read for digital lenders, fintechs, and development actors promoting inclusive and ethical financial ecosystems.

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