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Distribution of Financial Services to Low-Income Markets
Regions of Specialty:
EA Learning
At EA Consultants, we get our hands dirty. We develop products, services, and processes for reaching low-income households with an attractive value proposition, by engaging users. We are learners, teachers, and coaches who build on our shared knowledge to better serve our mission. This is a space for sharing some of our learning both internally and with a broader community with the aim of furthering the thinking and practice that can be transformative to benefit all segments of society.
Using AI without losing the human side of the work
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming part of everyday professional work, including in international development consulting, where they raise some particular questions about confidentiality, analytical rigor, and professional responsibility. In our case, the shift toward using AI has been gradual and practical. The goal has never been to automate thinking, but to make it easier to keep up with the volume of information that complex assignments generate without losing the
Small Business Toolbox: Don’t Be Afraid to Get Out There: Public Speaking Tips for Small Business Owners
May is Small Business Month, and with it comes a calendar full of local fairs, pop-ups, pitch events, and networking opportunities. If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve been invited to attend—or even speak—at one of these events. For many, that invitation comes with a mix of excitement and dread. You're not alone. Public speaking is one of the most common fears. But for small business owners, stepping up and sharing your story can be one of the most powerful w
Small Business Toolbox: Why Small Businesses Matter to Our Communities
May is Small Business Month, a fitting time to reflect not just on the economic footprint of small enterprises, but on their distinct...
Small Business Toolbox: Attract and retain talent through purpose
Attracting and retaining talent goes beyond offering competitive pay—it’s about creating a sense of purpose that resonates with...
Small Businesses grow when they learn
I was so excited that my intuition that training is useful for small businesses was finally validated by the economist David McKenzie, a...
Small Business Tool Box: Aligning workers incentives with those of your small business
Wondering how to attract talent as a small business? Here are some reflections from my cousin, Francesco De Mojana who has a wealth of...
Can small businesses save us and if so, how can we help them?
When we think about small businesses, it’s easy to overlook just how much they do to keep communities strong and vibrant. These local...
Engage kids and you will have the parent's attention forever
When we plan focus group discussions, we always need to take into account that if your environment is not child-friendly, our sample will...
An 11-year-old Reminds Me to Innovate Responsibly
I am reposting this piece because I have seen so many efforts over the past two months to adapt and redesign our work in the face of...
Surveying Immigrants in the US in Stressful Times
In the fall of 2018, we collaborated with the IDB Lab on a cross-sectional survey of the remittance habits of 2,145 migrants from...
Using AI without losing the human side of the work
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming part of everyday professional work, including in international development consulting, where they raise some particular questions about confidentiality, analytical rigor, and professional responsibility. In our case, the shift toward using AI has been gradual and practical. The goal has never been to automate thinking, but to make it easier to keep up with the volume of information that complex assignments generate without losing the
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Small Business Toolbox: Don’t Be Afraid to Get Out There: Public Speaking Tips for Small Business Owners
May is Small Business Month, and with it comes a calendar full of local fairs, pop-ups, pitch events, and networking opportunities. If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve been invited to attend—or even speak—at one of these events. For many, that invitation comes with a mix of excitement and dread. You're not alone. Public speaking is one of the most common fears. But for small business owners, stepping up and sharing your story can be one of the most powerful w
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Small Business Toolbox: Why Small Businesses Matter to Our Communities
May is Small Business Month, a fitting time to reflect not just on the economic footprint of small enterprises, but on their distinct...
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