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We asked you to guess our next big move in Latin America (https://lnkd.in/e7Sve5U3), and the answer is... ALL of the above! 🙌 Here’s what’s happening: - Launching a new Latam-focused impact report - Appointing two 60 Decibels co-heads to steer the region, Carla Grados Villamar and Ramiro Rejas - We’re officially launching our presence in Latin America! 🚀 This new chapter is a major milestone for 60 Decibels. Since starting our work in Latin America, we’ve completed over 350 projects across sectors like financial inclusion, agriculture, and education, always striving to bring real-time, actionable data that reflects the voices of communities and clients. With our official presence in Mexico City, we’re now even better equipped to expand our reach, amplify local voices, and build deeper connections within the ecosystem. Want to stay connected and learn more about our work in Latin America? Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/ekfGZGPa -- Te pedimos que adivinaras nuestro próximo gran paso en América Latina (https://lnkd.in/e7Sve5U3), y la respuesta es... ¡TODO lo anterior! Esto es lo que está pasando: - Lanzamiento de un nuevo informe de impacto centrado en Latam - Designar dos codirectores de 60 Decibels para dirigir la región, Carla Grados Villamar y Ramiro Rejas - Lanzamos oficialmente nuestra presencia en América Latina Este nuevo capítulo es un hito importante para 60 Decibels. Desde que comenzamos nuestro trabajo en América Latina, hemos completado más de 350 proyectos en sectores como la inclusión financiera, la agricultura y la educación, siempre esforzándonos por brindar datos procesables en tiempo real que reflejen las voces de las comunidades y los clientes. Con nuestra presencia oficial en la Ciudad de México, ahora estamos aún mejor equipados para ampliar nuestro alcance, amplificar las voces locales y construir conexiones más profundas dentro del ecosistema. ¿Quiere mantenerse conectado y aprender más sobre nuestro trabajo en América Latina? Contáctanos: https://lnkd.in/ekfGZGPa

We've just uploaded the recording for our live session unpacking key insights from 'Digital Agriculture Services in Kenya: The Farmer Perspective'? Catch the replay: https://lnkd.in/e6_hFJTJ, with a raft of great questions answered by our expert panel: Hannah Reed, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Justin Ahmed, Beanstalk AgTech Brenda Mulele Gunde, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Hafsah Jumare, CoAmana Moderated by Venu Aggarwal & Hanadi Al-Saidi, 60 Decibels Explore the full report here if you haven't already: https://lnkd.in/e-M4FeRF

#FinclusionWeek is back for its 10th anniversary on Oct 15-18! Convened by Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI), #FIW24 is a forum for exchanging ideas, research, and perspectives from around the world. Pranav Sridhar will be taking part to share insights from 60 Decibels research on how to serve the nearly 2 billion people who remain excluded from the formal financial system. Don't miss Pranav's 121 conversation with Ben Wallingford from Incofin Investment Management (From Insights to Action: How Incofin leverages MFI Index data to drive Impact) on Oct 16th 1:45 BST! Register your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e6EgmUFu #financialinclusion

We collaborated with Acumen to conduct a first-of-its-kind investigation into how agribusinesses and PUE companies influence income growth for MSMEs, such as shop owners and smallholder farmers. This groundbreaking report introduces new methods for measuring income and impact, offering insights from customer surveys of three pioneering companies in Acumen’s portfolio — Koolboks in Nigeria, Promethean Power Systems in India, and Lizard Earth in Sierra Leone. 📊 Key findings: The median power costs incurred by Koolboks customers dropped 100% with average costs down 40% Median revenues of Lizard Earth cacao farmers increased by 33% Promethean dairy farmers sold 27% more liters per cow and 42% more overall liters All three companies achieved meaningful impact on drivers of income — like costs, yields, and prices — helping improve the livelihoods of low-income customers. Download the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eH_DCbgz

Proud to see our work with Bayer | Crop Science featured in Harvard Business Review! For years, impact investors have struggled to capture the real, lived experiences of those they aim to serve. We've been working alongside Bayer to help them move beyond just tracking productivity and income by capturing how their programs actually changed smallholder farmers' lives. The results? Not just financial gains, but: > 71% of farmers reported a higher quality of life (which shot up to 87% in follow-ups!) > 79% of farmers felt less stress after being in the program We hope that partnerships like this one prove that real social impact can—and should—be measured as rigorously as financial returns. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebWJSYMT

Will we catch you at the Impact Finance Forum 2024? Next week (Oct 15th), our Agriculture Lead Ellie Turner will join ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator and ISFA - International Social Finance Accelerator to speak at the session: 'Measuring Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Risks and Impact'. Looking forward to connecting with other industry leaders and experts in the field, and sharing what we've learned so far from our work measuring resilience (https://lnkd.in/emU7yuZg). Register your virtual spot (https://lnkd.in/eZKH2ZSA) or let us know if we'll see you there.

How can off-grid energy providers boost customer loyalty while reducing defaults? We're excited to share two new reports we've published together with GOGLA to kick off #GOGSFE24 to capture the experience and insights of those on the ground! Consumer Protection Report: https://lnkd.in/eyMMrYZa  - Introduces key concepts in Consumer Protection - Presents insights on what is and isn’t working, directly from consumers - Offers recommendations for the industry Consumer Financing Brief: https://lnkd.in/eHfrzQ5z - Provides an overview of consumer financing models and practices in the off-grid energy sector - Presents insights from 59 participating companies, primarily from Sub-Saharan Africa - Includes analysis of PAYGo PERFORM KPI data from 39 companies These reports offer valuable insights for industry stakeholders to understand sector performance and improve consumer protection practices. The findings can help companies reduce payment defaults, increase customer loyalty, and lower long-term operational costs in the off-grid solar sector. 🤝 Special thanks to our partners, including GOGLA, British International Investment, The DOEN Foundation, FMO Investment Management, and the many companies and customers who participated in this critical research.

What happens when tradition collides with innovation? Anuprerna, a social enterprise supporting handloom artisans in West Bengal, has been working tirelessly to uplift the lives of India’s skilled craftsmen. Earlier this year, with support from Acumen, we set out to measure their true impact. The results? 🌍 > 9 in 10 artisans report a better quality of life through fair income opportunities. > 93% say they’ve gained consistent, reliable work. > An NPS of 67, rising to 82 for artisans with 5+ years with Anuprerna. But it’s not just about financial independence. Anuprerna is shaping a sustainable supply chain rooted in transparency and craft. By preserving heritage, they are empowering future generations. Explore the full story and see how data-driven insights can transform communities for the better: https://lnkd.in/eec2_PYh

🚨 Last chance to sign up for our webinar tomorrow! What’s the true state of well-being for farmers in global supply chains? Are they thriving, or just getting by? Join us for an insightful discussion unveiling key findings from the Coffee Farmer Thriving Index (https://lnkd.in/esH69hKx) – a groundbreaking tool that measures and compares the wellbeing of coffee farmers. 🌱 Our Expert Panel: Katie Carguilo – Coffee Manager, Counter Culture Coffee & Board Member, World Coffee Research Kenneth Barigye – Managing Director, Mountain Harvest Coffee (Uganda) Ellie Turner – Agriculture Lead, 60 Decibels 📅 October 8th, 2pm UTC | 3pm BST | 7:30pm IST | 5pm EAT Don't miss this opportunity to explore how we can create richer, more sustainable supply chains and a brighter future for coffee farmers. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ekNKE5sn #CoffeeIndustry #Webinar #FarmerVoice

Big moves in Latin America incoming! 🚨 We've been dialling up our impact measurement work across Latin America over the past few years, with 350+ projects completed to date! We’ve got some BIG news on the way, can you guess what it is?