Sadly, we discovered of the passing of Vijayalaskhmi Das earlier this week.
Viji was an completed microfinance operator in India, a extremely revered advocate throughout Asia and internationally, and an ardent supporter of the Banking with the Poor community for over 20 years. Viji’s insights and recommendation have been wanted and significantly valued at main inclusive finance trade boards throughout the area together with the Asian Microfinance Discussion board, Asia Pacific Monetary Inclusion Summit, and as not too long ago as September final 12 months, the Asia-Pacific Monetary Inclusion Discussion board, an initiative of APEC’s 21 Finance Ministers.
Viji reminded us that monetary inclusion is a method to an finish, being revenue and employment technology together with asset creation for the poor. She famous that the poor, like all of us, have aspirations and in consequence additionally require mortgage and financial savings merchandise to put money into schooling and healthcare. With the emergence of fintech and dynamic new digital monetary companies suppliers, Viji urged the trade to not overlook that small microfinance establishments stay near the excluded inhabitants and are a seamless supply of modern and applicable want‐primarily based concepts.
Viji offered an ethical compass for the microfinance trade and we’re grateful for her imaginative and prescient, dedication and achievements. Her endeavour will proceed to encourage.
