
AFI Global Policy Forum
Papua New Guinea
1-4 September 2026
About the host
Papua New Guinea has made steady progress in advancing financial inclusion. The Bank of Papua New Guinea has led key reforms, expanded digital financial services, and strengthened national coordination through institutions such as the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion. The country has emerged as a regional leader in inclusive green finance, integrating climate considerations into financial sector development.
2026 AFI GPF logo & theme

The theme of the 2026 Global Policy Forum, “Resilient Economies, Inclusive Future,” emphasizes the need for financial systems to be adaptive, inclusive, and capable of supporting sustainable development.
The GPF logo is inspired by Papua New Guinea’s Bird of Paradise. Its circular design reflects an interconnected ecosystem, with the bird extending beyond it to signal innovation and forward movement.
For more information, please refer to the 2026 AFI GPF Agenda.
The GPF logo is inspired by Papua New Guinea’s Bird of Paradise. Its circular design reflects an interconnected ecosystem, with the bird extending beyond it to signal innovation and forward movement.
For more information, please refer to the 2026 AFI GPF Agenda.


















