Arzi Adbi

Arzi Adbi Public Member
Member Since: April 28, 2021
Associate Professor Strategy and Policy National University of Singapore Business School

Interest: Strategy  Sustainability  Social impact  Entrepreneurship 

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Authored Resources

When Does Microfinance Do the Most Good?

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Targeted to help people rise out of poverty, microfinance is not a silver bullet but a tool to be deployed wisely. Our research shows which kinds of loans have the greatest impact.

When Can Fintech Do the Most Good?

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Many have predicted that mobile money and other fintech will replace traditional banks in impoverished countries. But our research showed that socially marginalized people need both. 

For VCs, Communities May Matter More Than Connections

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Being part of the right community of insiders helps VCs get access to critical information and partnerships. The same holds true for founders.

Microfinance Borrowers’ Social Ties Can Bring Stability or Chaos

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In emerging economies, personal relationships can encourage microfinance borrowers to repay their loans, but can spur panic when crisis hits.