Alliance for Financial Inclusion

The world’s leading organization on financial inclusion policy and regulation. A member-owned network,
we empower policymakers to increase access and usage of quality financial services for the underserved through the formulation,
implementation and global advocacy of sustainable and inclusive policies.
634
million people
financially included
820
policy and
regulatory changes
101
member
institutions
89
countries

Making financial services more accessible to the world’s unbanked.

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25 November 2021 | News
SEPS signs green finance agreement, supports work with AFI
25 November 2021
SEPS signs green finance agreement, supports work with AFI
SEPS is one of the first AFI members to sign an agreement with the national Environment Ministry aimed at green finance.
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25 November 2021 | Speech
Integrating Gender in NFIS and Developing Inclusive Green Finance Policies, Opening Remarks by SEPS Superintendenta Dr. Margarita Hernández
25 November 2021
Integrating Gender in NFIS and Developing Inclusive Green Finance Policies, Opening Remarks by SEPS Superintendenta Dr. Margarita Hernández
SEPS Ecuador Superintendenta Dr. Margarita Hernández delivering her opening remarks for the 'Integrating Gender in NFIS and Developing Inclusive Green Finance Policies' event in Quito, Ecuador
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24 November 2021 | Blog
Africa's financial regulators use digitalization to reach women
24 November 2021
Africa's financial regulators use digitalization to reach women
Across the globe, almost a billion women remain financially excluded, while a nine percent gender gap persists in developing countries. Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and guided by AFI’s Denarau Action Plan, a digital revolution is paving the way for accelerating growth of
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23 November 2021 | News
Ecuador’s president affirms latest Maya Declaration pledge
23 November 2021
Ecuador’s president affirms latest Maya Declaration pledge
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso took part in the landmark signing of new Maya Declaration commitments between Superintendencia de Bancos (SB) and AFI as part of the regional training event in Quito on 22 November. President Lasso is the first head of state to witness such a...
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22 November 2021 | Speech
LAC regional event on resilient and inclusive corporate governance towards a gender focus - Opening remarks by AFI Executive Director Dr. Alfred Hannig
22 November 2021
LAC regional event on resilient and inclusive corporate governance towards a gender focus - Opening remarks by AFI Executive Director Dr. Alfred Hannig
Good governance is key for a successful and stable institution as well as for responding to the COVID-19 crisis and addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups, such as women.
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22 November 2021 | News
Mainstreaming gender and green inclusive finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
22 November 2021
Mainstreaming gender and green inclusive finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Held both in person and virtually for AFI member institutions in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, the events are a tailor-made response to discussions with members from the region on peer learning about women leadership, green and gender inclusive finance.
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22 November 2021 | News
South Asian leaders urge sustainability at inaugural roundtable
22 November 2021
South Asian leaders urge sustainability at inaugural roundtable
South Asian heads of central banks gathered virtually on 17 November to strengthen regional cooperation and practical efforts that promote a resilient, inclusive and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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19 November 2021 | Speech
South Asia Leaders' Roundtable - Opening remarks by Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari, Nepal Rastra Bank
19 November 2021
South Asia Leaders' Roundtable - Opening remarks by Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari, Nepal Rastra Bank
Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari, Nepal Rastra Bank delivers his opening remarks for the South Asia Leaders Roundtable
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9 November 2021 | Blog
Climate change – Another reason for gender inclusive finance
9 November 2021
Climate change – Another reason for gender inclusive finance
Did you know that just by switching the types of seeds that are planted, women have been able to grow more climate-resilient crops? While this seems like such a simple act, it teaches us valuable lessons about climate change adaptation, things we can achieve with inclusive green ...
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5 November 2021 | News
Collaboration crucial to financial inclusion of forcibly displaced
5 November 2021
Collaboration crucial to financial inclusion of forcibly displaced
Financial service providers can be better incentivized to support financial access to displaced persons, helping them rebuild their financial histories to tap into better economic opportunities
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3 November 2021 | News
Open finance key next step in reaching world’s unbanked
3 November 2021
Open finance key next step in reaching world’s unbanked
Open finance offers significant potential not just in bringing more unbanked into formal financial services but also by keeping them in a system that is more convenient, safe, sound and sustainable. Read more.
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28 October 2021 | News
Public-private dialogue charts digital way forward for inclusive green finance
28 October 2021
Public-private dialogue charts digital way forward for inclusive green finance
Ensuring the sustainability of financial inclusion requires the creation of a wide range of financial products and services to encourage customers to make climate friendly choices, build their resilience to the impacts of climate change and facilitate the transition to a low-carb...
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Publications

The AFI Publication Hub

AFI publishes financial inclusion regulatory and policy guidance based on peer learning, cooperation and a bottom-up approach. Explore Library

Policy Framework on the Regulation, Licensing and Supervision of Digital Banks
This policy framework provides guidance contemplating strategies regarding digital banks, with a view of promoting financial inclusion.
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Integrating Vulnerable Groups in National Financial Education Programs and Strategies
The objective of this guideline note is to provide practical on implementing a national financial education strategy aiming to effectively reach the most vulnerable market segments such as women, youth and the forcibly displaced.
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Policy Note on Digital Financial Literacy for ASEAN
Developed by the ASEAN Working Committee on Financial Inclusion and AFI, the objective of this policy note is to identify, explore, provide, introduce and support digital financial literacy in member countries.
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Financial Competency Matrix for Children and Youth
This policy framework describes financial competencies in four categories: knowledge, skills, attitude and behavior covering not only financial literacy but also financial capability.
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Interoperability of Cross-border Remittance Systems in the EECA Region
The report aims to enable AFI members in the EECA region to deepen their understanding of the possible challenges and to collaborate system on an efficient interoperable cross-border remittance system.
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Case Studies of Multisectoral Approaches to Integrating Digital Financial Services for Women’s Financial Inclusion
This case study explores whether the use of DFS in sectors other than financial services can be used to accelerate women’s financial inclusion and reduce gender inequality.
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