International Development and Financial Inclusion Quiz

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What is the BUILD Fund?

A fund that invests in large corporations in developed countries

A fund that invests in SMEs in least developed countries (correct)

A fund that invests in SMEs in developed countries

A fund that invests in large corporations in least developed countries

What is the main goal of UNCDF in LDCs?

To promote economic growth in developed countries.

To provide special support measures to assist the least developed among developing countries. (correct)

To establish new criteria for the classification of LDCs.

To increase global trade and foreign direct investment in LDCs.

What percentage of the world's low-income population lives in LDCs?

30%

20%

40% (correct)

10%

What did the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation invest in the BUILD Fund?

CHF15M Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the constraints faced by LDCs?

Limited development ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the hummingbird legend used for?

To promote actions to solve the water crisis Signup and view all the answers

How are countries classified as LDCs?

Based on low per capita income, low score on the Human Assets Index, and high score on the Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index Signup and view all the answers

What did UNCDF research show about remittance customers?

They are interested in additional financial services Signup and view all the answers

Who did UNCDF conduct research in partnership with?

KIT Royal Tropical Institute Signup and view all the answers

How often is the list of LDCs reviewed?

Every three years Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for a country to be eligible for graduation from LDC status?

Reach thresholds in two of the three criteria in two consecutive triennial reviews or meet the income-only criterion Signup and view all the answers

What did the UNCDF research inform the development of?

An inclusive digital remittance solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the LDC5 Conference in Doha?

To promote new ideas and pledges of support to accelerate delivery on agreed commitments under the Doha Programme of Action. Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Migrant Remittances and Financial Services workshop held at Harvard Kennedy School's Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD)?

Addressing challenges faced by migrants in their use of remittances Signup and view all the answers

Who attended the online module of the Migrant Remittances and Financial Services workshop?

Participants from both developed and least developed countries Signup and view all the answers

What did the second module of the Migrant Remittances and Financial Services workshop aim to do?

Identify and develop innovative solutions to improve the use of remittances by migrants Signup and view all the answers

What is the copyright year mentioned in the text?

2023 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation invests CHF15M into the BUILD Fund.
The BUILD Fund provides finance to SMEs in least developed countries.
World Water Day 2023 is now live.
The hummingbird legend is used to promote actions to solve the water crisis.
UNCDF research shows demand for additional financial services among remittance customers.
The research was conducted in partnership with KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
The research informed the development of an inclusive digital remittance solution.
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The webinar presented UNCDF's research findings.
The research focused on demand-side research for inclusive digital remittance solutions.

The Migrant Remittances and Financial Services workshop was held at the Harvard Kennedy School's Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD).
The workshop was in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (HKSEE).
The workshop focused on addressing challenges faced by migrants in their use of remittances.
The program consisted of two modules, starting with an online HKSEE program.
67 participants from central banks, remittance service providers, and migration-focused NGOs and multilateral organizations attended the online module.
The participants represented key migration corridors in South and Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, the Gulf States, and Europe.
The online module explored EPoD's Smart Policy Design and Implementation framework.
The second module of the program was a three-day workshop held at Harvard Kennedy School.
The workshop aimed to identify and develop innovative solutions to improve the use of remittances by migrants.
The public and private sectors were involved in the workshop.
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Test your knowledge on international development and financial inclusion with this quiz featuring topics such as the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation's investment in the BUILD Fund, World Water Day 2023, and UNCDF's research on inclusive digital remittance solutions. See if you can recall key details from events like the Migrant Remittances and Financial Services workshop at Harvard Kennedy School and gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the field of international development.