Anticipating the humanitarian crisis with innovative financial means: Impact investing as a response to long-term displacement.

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    • Subject Terms:
      FINANCIAL crises; ETHICAL investments; IMPACT response; ECONOMICS education; FINANCIAL performance
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic on humanitarian response and financing system. Topics discussed include role of access to finance on individual's ability to be more self-reliant and financially resilient while reducing reliance on aid; shift to cash transfers by humanitarian agencies by increased usage of mobile phones and technology; and need to pilot and test innovative underwriting processes or customized financial products for financial institutions.