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60dB’s 2025 Year in Review

Drawing on over 600 impact studies, thousands of human stories, and learnings from 10+ pilots testing AI-enabled data collection, we reflect on five shifts that defined 2025—and five shaping the year ahead.

Lending to Africa’s agricultural SMEs has immediate impact (ImpactAlpha)

60 Decibels spent four years tracking 656 SMEs across Aceli Africa’s portfolio. The data reveals a clear pattern: When appropriately structured capital finally reaches agricultural SMEs, change happens in months, not years.

Supporting agricultural SMEs: impacting farmers and rural workers

60 Decibels partnered with Aceli Africa to assess if the right support - financial and otherwise - can unlock lending to agricultural SMEs, and whether these loans enable business growth and better outcomes for farmers and rural workers.

Webinar: The Customer Data Advantage – Driving Better Operational and Investment Decisions

Join us for a discussion on how customer-level data can unlock stronger impact outcomes and better commercial performance. We explore how leading organizations integrate customer feedback into decision making—from improving products and distribution to strengthening investment strategies and utilizing 60dB Signal.

How BII Uses 60dB Signal for Faster, Data-Driven Impact Investment Decisions

A case study in modern DFI impact measurement: moving beyond country-level estimates to make confident, evidence-based investment decisions.

Entrepreneur-Friendly Inclusive Finance: A Survey of Brazilian MSMEs Highlights Key Lessons for Lenders (NextBillion)

60 Decibels interviewed over 400 Estímulo loan applicants — both borrowers and non-borrowers. The findings highlight the impact of Estímulo’s model, but also reveal gaps that the organisation is now working to address.

Smallholder farmers are following AI recommendations

60 Decibels partnered with Digital Green to hear from 450 Kenyan farmers about their experience with FarmerChat. Most users are new to digital advisory and trust the AI’s guidance. Women shared strong experiences, and users identified areas where the tool could be strengthened.

Webinar: Lo que nos dicen los clientes – Perspectivas del Índice de Microfinanzas 2025

Acompáñanos en una conversación sobre los hallazgos más recientes del Índice de Microfinanzas 2025, el mayor referente global de inclusión financiera basado en la voz de los clientes. Exploramos lo nuevo en esta edición y presentamos a los ganadores de los Premios de Impacto Social 2025.

Educación que Transforma: Lo que nos cuentan los egresados de la Universidad Continental

En Perú, la Universidad Continental está redefiniendo el éxito educativo. En lugar de medir los resultados solo por las tasas de empleo, la universidad utiliza datos de impacto para entender cómo la educación superior transforma vidas y oportunidades.

Webinar: From Data to Impact – New Insights from the 2025 Microfinance Index

Join us for a deep dive into the latest findings from the 2025 MFI Index. We explore what’s new in this year’s report, highlight our 2025 Social Impact Awardees, and feature perspectives from participating FSPs and clients whose voices helped shape the Index.

Going beyond the numbers in gender-lens investing (ImpactAlpha)

We’ve spent years counting women in gender lens investing. It’s helped legitimize the space. But now the question is: Is it working?

The MFI Index

Explore four years of global microfinance insights. Each edition of the Index offers a look at client outcomes, trends in financial inclusion, and how financial service providers are evolving to better serve their clients — all grounded in direct feedback from tens of thousands of borrowers globally.

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How BII Uses 60dB Signal for Faster, Data-Driven Impact Investment Decisions

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60dB’s 2025 Year in Review

Lending to Africa’s agricultural SMEs has immediate impact (ImpactAlpha)

Supporting agricultural SMEs: impacting farmers and rural workers

Webinar: The Customer Data Advantage – Driving Better Operational and Investment Decisions

How BII Uses 60dB Signal for Faster, Data-Driven Impact Investment Decisions

Entrepreneur-Friendly Inclusive Finance: A Survey of Brazilian MSMEs Highlights Key Lessons for Lenders (NextBillion)

Smallholder farmers are following AI recommendations

Webinar: Lo que nos dicen los clientes – Perspectivas del Índice de Microfinanzas 2025

Educación que Transforma: Lo que nos cuentan los egresados de la Universidad Continental

Webinar: From Data to Impact – New Insights from the 2025 Microfinance Index

Going beyond the numbers in gender-lens investing (ImpactAlpha)

The MFI Index

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