The challenges and opportunities of the grassroots economy, which includes micro, small, and medium enterprises, were highlighted at The 2025 Asia Grassroots Forum in Bali, Indonesia, hosted by Amartha, an Accion Advisory and Accion Digital Transformation partner. According to Managing Partner of Accion Digital Transformation Njord Andrewes, the issue of financing in grassroots communities has become a global problem. The challenge for financial technology companies worldwide, including Amartha, lies in their ability to provide financial services that meet the needs of clients. In order for grassroots entrepreneurs to successfully advance, Njord emphasized the importance of infrastructure support such as internet connectivity, a focus on innovation, regulatory support from the government, and interoperability capabilities to provide financial services in a digital format.
Read more in Kompas Indonesia.