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Authors
This publication was prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Insurance and Risk Finance Facility under the technical leadership of Miguel Solana, Global Technical Lead, Senior Advisor on Insurance and Risk Finance. The publication was authored by Barbara Magnoni and Danielle Sobol PhD in consultation with Saurabh Sharma, Insurance for Development Specialist, UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility.
Peer Reviewers
Lauren Carter (UNDP), Lorenzo Chan (Pioneer Insurance), Ahila Devi (the Dhan Foundation); Supahrrna Gajanayake (LOLC Cambodia); Matthew Genazzini (Microinsurance Network), George Kesselman (Insurtech Asia Association); James Kiumbe (EA Consultants); Raúl Monroy (SBS); Maria Luisa Montalvo (EA Consultants); Nicolas Morales (Microinsurance Network), Sara Orozco (Microinsurance Network); Ximena Jauregui Paz (Fundación PROFIN); and Nataly Paola Galán Pérez (Fasecolda), Laura Rosado (AXA); and Danielle Sobol (EA Consultants).
Other Contributors
Leona Lillian Aban (Turaco); Liz Amaru (Britam); Diana Ángel (MAPFRE); Theo de Arvo (VisionFund International); Sarah Ebrahimi (Blue Marble); Damas Filidi (VisionFund International); Nataly Galan (VisionFund International); Michelle Grosso (Democrance); John Kamau (APA Insurance); Rachel Levinson (Turaco); Mauricio Osorio (Crezcamos); Eric Pacheco (Fundación PROFIN); Ban Phalleng (LOLC Cambodia); and Mabyr Valderrama Villabona (Fasecolda).
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Emma Philip, Tayo Kopfer – Bibli
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