1. Psychology and Poverty: An increasing number of scholars are studying how poverty affects the way people feel, think, and act. This may mean more widespread use of stress and happiness as metrics of success for development programs. Foreign Affairs
2. Microfinance: Despite the growing complexity of the microfinance industry, the most pressing risk it faces remains the same - overindebtedness. CFI
3. Poverty in the US: A few members of Congress participate in a simulation of lives of poor households. None of them stick around until the end. The Washington Post
4. Mobile Money: The four main network operators in Tanzania's mobile money space are joining two of the country's largest banks to craft regulations for interoperability, a move that marks the first industry-led initiative of its kind in the region. CGAP
5. Emerging Markets: Who are the next BRICS? Try your luck at this Magic 8 ball-esque tool to find out. Quartz
Source: Twitter
Editor's Note:
If you were hoping that the faiV would be a pleasant distraction from the overwhelming flow of AI-related content, sorry. For the record, the faiV had “ai” built in before Anthropic existed. And a housekeeping note: we’ve finally jumped ship from Mailchimp to NYU’s mailing platform—I guess if you’re reading this it’s been a seamless transition and if you’re not, well, you’re not. Feedback on the faiV’s content and format and delivery methods is always welcome, just drop me an email.
- Tim Ogden