Mayumi Ozaki

South Asia Department (SARD)


Author

  • | Papers and Briefs | South Asia Working Papers

    Microfinance for Disaster Recovery: Lessons from the 2015 Nepal Earthquake

    This report assesses the impact of a livelihood restoration microcredit provided to affected households after the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015.

  • | Papers and Briefs | South Asia Working Papers

    Disaster Risk Financing in Bangladesh

    Bangladesh is disaster-prone, with floods and cyclones being the most frequent and severe danger. Applying appropriate disaster risk financing is key to minimizing economic impacts from disasters and sustain the country’s development.

  • | Papers and Briefs | South Asia Working Papers

    Finance Sector Reform in Nepal - What Works, What Doesn’t

    This paper analyzes the outcomes and impact of the financial sector reform programs in Nepal.

  • | Papers and Briefs | South Asia Working Papers

    Worker Migration and Remittances in South Asia

    Every year South Asian countries send out a significant number of migrant workers, resulting in remittances becoming an important source of funds for economic development. However, despite its huge potential to contribute to economic growth, South Asian countries have not yet fully maximized benefits from remittances because of their limited financial sector development and financial inclusion, and because a substantial portion of remittances to the region are channeled informally.