Sahana Arun Kumar

Social enterprise, client centric, start ups, digital economies, access to markets, @amaranteconsult, inclusion, music, culture, travel

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

@cafe_SUPER Et pourtant on l'a fait ds un café même pas à 3 min de vs. On a dépensé > le triple chez eux + couper notre gâteau. Notez qu'il s'agit d'1 gâteau..pas de poulet ni frites que l'on y a commandé. Et oui LE seul et même ballon a continué à décorer notre table #ClientRoi

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

Join @UNCDF and @AmaranteConsult to learn about 6 digital solutions that are helping build resilience of MSMEs in #Westafrica Register here : https://t.co/UlNHeXuhf9

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

#UNCDF is organizing a webinar on July 15, 11am GMT to share about the activities carried out with 6 #digital solution providers in 3 West African countries. Simultaneous EN interpretation will be provided.
To learn more, Register here ⬇️

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

@FMBBVA @bouldermft @Portail_FinDev @FinDevGateway @PortalFinDev @FINCAImpact @MicrofinanceFB @annapurnafcl Couldn't agree more @FMBBVA !

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

@manouboulier @bouldermft @Portail_FinDev @FinDevGateway @PortalFinDev @FINCAImpact @MicrofinanceFB @annapurnafcl @FMBBVA Thank you @manouboulier !

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

Definitely a region that is very challenging but with great potential for #impact and improving standards of living of local populations.

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

In @AmaranteConsult's latest blogpost, our consultant
@shriya995, talks about her takeaways from a project we recently finished in the West & Central African region and possible #policychanges that are required👉https://t.co/q6KnPz1UOh

#developmentchallenges #westcentralafrica

[Zohare Haider @JJBaybee]

"You cannot exceed the expectations of your customers unless you exceed the expectations of your people first."

~@HowardSchultz CEO @Starbucks

Absolutely packages the entire idea of the perfect culture you need to build.

Get inspired and gain clarity👇
https://t.co/Zm5XdH9TKu

[Zohare Haider @JJBaybee]

COVID = digital transformation on a silver platter.

The opportunity to prioritize customer experience has presented itself.

What will you do about it?

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

@JJBaybee Here's a thought - using digital tools to increase the human factor.. this is the golden formula - you'll still need to employ people but tech can help lower costs... 100% virtual is a customer point of frustration ...!

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

We continue to learn and adapt with simple innovative technology everyday.. that and an open mind along with a collaborative team spirit! #kudos to the @AmaranteConsult team! #teleworking and #EmployeeEngagement before and especially during #COVID19 times.

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

The pandemic has propelled companies head first into the unexplored waters of #onlineworking. But this way of day-to-day #remoteworking is not at all new at @AmaranteConsult who has been using the remote work model since its establishment in 2008! ➡️ https://t.co/oA94JEI6Eg

[Rodger Voorhies @rodger_voorhies]

Our new paper - a collaboration w/ @WorldBank , @womensworldbnkg @CGAP and @Stanford - on digital cash transfers in the time of #COVID19 and how to prevent women and girls from being excluded from this massive shift is now live here: https://t.co/znvJfuneYU

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

Please join us along with @UNCDF on 22 July from 10:00 Am EAT to 11:30 AM EAT for a webinar (in English) on Digitisation of fish value chain in #Uganda
#FinancialInclusion #fishing

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

Du 23-25 Juin s’est tenu un séminaire atelier dans le cadre du projet d'amélioration de l'écosystème digital et technologique de plusieurs #EMFs des régions du #Cameroun @Legnonmi ,notre Consultant Senior Associé,a répondu aux questions des journalistes le 1er jour du séminaire

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

We hear about digital credit way more than we do #digital #savings. This article sheds light on how a fintech in West Africa decided to do things differently!

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

#Savings can help the LMI to cope with uncertainties and get #socially and #economically #included. Discover how @matontine , a West African #fintech is promoting #digital savings culture : https://t.co/wlmCGPaaTf

[Better Than Cash Alliance @BetterThan_Cash]

#Digitization of #supplychain payments has the potential to deliver major business benefits, including reducing administrative costs, risk of fraud and theft, and improving productivity.

Best-in-class companies are already doing it!

https://t.co/awtN9HYc0M #SDGs

[Better Than Cash Alliance @BetterThan_Cash]

“As women, we spend most of our lives in a minority position & suddenly you find a product that does not place us in that class,” said Sheila M’Mbijiwe, @CBKKenya, citing #mobilemoney's impact in closing the #gendergap in financial services. https://t.co/SAaN1q11HG /@dailynation

[Sahana Arun Kumar @Sahkum]

The number of #refugees world wide is at an unprecedented high and the covid-19 pandemic is only escalating the need for action. Rooting for all those involved in contributing to their #Wellbeing and #safety.
#inclusion #WorldRefugeeDay

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

There’s an urgent need to ensure well-being of #refugees around the world.

#UNHCR #humanitarian #inclusion #development #socialinclusion #migrantpopulation #covid19 #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek #forciblydisplaced #FDP #DFS #withrefugees #globalgoals #sdgs #sdgs1

[Amarante Consulting @AmaranteConsult]

Au #Senegal @UNCDFdigital a appuyé 2 acteurs pour la mise en place d’un système #PayAsYouGo permettant aux populations rurales d’accéder à l’énergie propre. Découvrez ici l’étude de cas qui relate les #leçonsapprises: https://t.co/3mwa09zlM6

[Sumana @SumanaMusic]

J'ai eu le grand plaisir découvrir les poèmes de #rainermariarilke #rilke pendant le #confinement. Et voilà #printemps que j'ai mis en musique, j'espère que cela vous plaît 🌸🌺💛
#interpretation #homestudio #chezmoi
#ResterChezVous #stayhome

https://t.co/IrcTjDa4Yr