July 3rd, 2019
Rwanda’s gender trailblazers inspire future female leaders
Women holding top management posts at central banks remains a rare occurrence, unless you are referring to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) where 50 percent of board positions belong to females. Most senior of these is Deputy Governor Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, who recently sat down with the AFI to discuss her institution’s successes in promoting gender equality and hosting the…
June 18th, 2019
The 4P Framework of Inclusive Green Finance: Policy responses to climate change
In late 2018, hundreds of thousands of “yellow vests” took to the streets of France to protest a fuel tax hike aimed at cutting carbon emissions. While some argued the increase was a reasonable step taken by a country at the forefront of climate action, the protesters claimed that France’s low-income population would be hardest hit. Demonstrations continue to…
June 13th, 2019
How financial sector strategies are addressing inclusive green finance
Many central bank members of the Alliance Financial Inclusion (AFI) are increasingly considering inclusive green finance at the national strategic level, reflecting a recognition that addressing climate change falls within their mandates to ensure financial sector stability and promote economic development.
In AFI’s latest report, “Inclusive Green Finance: A…
May 17th, 2019
PIRI drum embodies Pacific’s rich traditions and modern needs by calling members to Solomon Islands
Beating its rhythmic pulse, a wooden drum accompanies the members of the Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) on their journey towards financial inclusion. Passed annually from host country to host country, the drum symbolizes not only the cultures and traditions of the Pacific but also the unity and milestone achievements made in…
May 16th, 2019
An overview of Argentine debtors
Since its recent leadership of the Group of Twenty (G20), Argentina has stepped up efforts to foster financial inclusion with commitments to develop, among others, a national inclusion financial strategy (NFIS) and a core set of financial inclusion indicators.
Amid this momentum, the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) established a dedicated financial inclusion department with financial inclusion data…
April 23rd, 2019
FinTech will open access to banking in remote communities: Bahamas Central Bank Governor
Governor John Rolle, the Central Bank of The Bahamas
Financial technology (FinTech) is helping bring formal financial services to marginalized groups in The Bahamas, particularly those living in remote communities, the head of the island nation’s central bank, John Rolle, said during an interview with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI…
April 9th, 2019
DRC Central Bank Deputy Director addresses financial inclusion challenges for women & youth
Marie-José Ndaya Illunga: “One of the most pressing challenges is how financial inclusion can be improved through a sound financial literacy program for women.”
Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) has been an active member of the AFI network since it joined in October 2010. We sat down with Marie-José Ndaya Illunga, Deputy Director at BCC and…
March 12th, 2019
Financially empowering women multiplies development outcomes, according to Visa
By Marianne Mwaniki, Senior Vice President, Social Impact, Visa Inc.
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic…
March 11th, 2019
The AFD Group applies progressive approach in gender equality & women’s economic empowerment
By Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment…
March 11th, 2019
BMZ champions women’s financial inclusion
By Natascha Beinker, Deputy Head of the Division “Cooperation with the private sector/sustainable economic policy” at the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in…