Build the Fintech Knowledge Layer: Take ownership of constructing the fintech knowledge baseline within the DigiThrive program.
Develop Learning Tools: Design practical materials covering access to finance requirements, borrowing practices, loan limits, repayment terms, and sustainable financing strategies.
Conduct Market Scans: Complete a comprehensive market scan of fintech solutions and financial service providers in Kenya relevant to agri-food micro-enterprises.
Map & Profile Providers: Identify and map reputable financial institutions and fintech providers suitable for program participants.
Define Selection Criteria: Outline clear selection criteria for fintech solutions based on the financial realities of young women entrepreneurs in the agriculture value chain.
Provider Engagement: Engage directly with fintech providers to gather deep insights on product offerings, usability, and eligibility requirements.
Create a Product Directory: Build a curated, highly user-friendly directory of relevant financial products and services.
Draft Safeguarding Memorandums: Develop a safeguarding advisory memo highlighting risks, responsible usage, and warning signs around predatory lending.
Ensure Gender Responsiveness: Guarantee that all completed assets are gender-responsive, practical, and simple to digest for entrepreneurs with lower financial or digital literacy.
Consolidate Learning Content: Collaborate with the team to synthesize outputs into a standalone, accessible e-booklet that features fintech profiles and responsible borrowing guidance.