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The "missing middle" of small businesses with Shamina Singh

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Accelerating financial health for garment workers

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Watch leading experts discuss impact data science for good

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Tapping into digital partnerships to build financial resilience

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The U.S. has been experiencing the fastest price inflation since the late 1980s, and households across the country are feeling the weight of rising costs - notably for necessities like food or housing. There are programs that can help, like the Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP), but families often miss the deadline to recertify. BDT created a guidebook that helps government staff address recertification by leveraging text messaging for more timely outreach.

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North America

Can Text Message Outreach Help Feed Families in Need?

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Middle East & Africa

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Latin American & Caribbean

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Climate change

Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Gender equity

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Small business