Krishnan Narasimhan is deputy program manager for the Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme, or PFIP. PFIP is a United Nations program that has helped over 2 million low-income Pacific Islanders access formal financial services since 2008.
The Pacific islands — particularly vulnerable to climate-related disasters — need solutions that allow for a faster recovery from extreme weather events without relying too heavily on foreign assistance. This guest commentary outlines some potential innovations.
