A selection of Mexican paper currency
Student research, Economy & prosperity, Central & South America, Master of Global Affairs, Munk School

MGA Student Case Study: Making the Case: Konfio

Researchers on the Kofino case study include Master of Global Affairs students Yazen Abed, Renae Appadurai, Ishraq Fazal, Reeba Khan, Sariel Lei, and Melanie Sarmiento. Mexico’s wealth gap is particularly large, creating income inequality and difficulties for getting approved for credit through traditional financial institutions. This case study analyzes company Kofino, a fintech company designed to address the issue of accessible loans.