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2025 MFI survey insights: The link between credit and livelihood improvements among borrowers

Kiva participated in 60 Decibels’ 2025 MFI Survey. The results show that access to financial services positively affects many aspects of borrowers’ lives, including increased business income, greater savings, improved access to healthcare, and more.

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