9 December 2011

National Bank of Tajikistan has become AFI’s 84th member

National Bank of Tajikistan has become AFI’s 84th member and the fifth country from the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. This brings our figures to 84 institutions from 79 countries.

Jordan’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2023-2028)

Congratulations to Jordan on the launch of their new National Financial Inclusion Strategy for 2023-2028!
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FinTech and Digital Financial Services Ecosystem Data for Supervision and Market Intelligence

This guideline note proposes a strategic course for building an ecosystem-driven data policy roadmap aimed at enhancing market intelligence, oversight, and deci
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Payment Innovations and Risks in South Asia

Learn more about the evolving nature of the payment landscape in the South Asian region.
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Monitoring & Evaluation of Financial Education Programs in Schools

Explores the financial education programs in schools across seven Eastern Europe and Central Asia countries.
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Tanzania’s Financial Inclusion Implementation Support Guide (2023-2028): Funding & Budgeting Strategies

Discover the tools and insights you need to successfully implement your NFIS.
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The 2023 Global Policy Forum (GPF) Report: Stability, Sustainability, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity

This report presents the highlights and key outcomes of the 2023 AFI GPF, the world’s most important annual event on financial inclusion.
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Impact Assessment of Financial Service Providers: Market Conduct Risk-Based Supervision Guideline Note

This guideline note will assist policymakers in developing impact assessment frameworks, under the MC-RBS umbrella and the overarching goals of financial consum
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The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of the Dominican Republic

This case study offers an overview of the current state of women’s financial inclusion in the Dominican Republic
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Promoting Financial Literacy: A Case Study of Bank Negara Malaysia

This case study showcases Bank Negara Malaysia’s financial education and literacy initiatives.
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AFI Global Financial Inclusion Awards 2023

Discover all the winners of the AFI Global Financial Inclusion Awards 2023 held during the Global Policy Forum in Manila, Philippines. 
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April 17, 2024
Without financial inclusion, we can forget about sustainable development
April 17, 2024
Without financial inclusion, we can forget about sustainable development
An interview with Professor Dirk Zetzsche on sustainability and financial inclusion.
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April 12, 2024
Towards inclusive, sustainable and innovative finance: an interview with Laura Foschi, ADA
April 12, 2024
Towards inclusive, sustainable and innovative finance: an interview with Laura Foschi, ADA
ADA (Appui au développement autonome) is a Luxembourg-based NGO that uses inclusive finance to support vulnerable people in Africa, Central America and South-East Asia. We spoke to ADA’s Executive Director, Laura Foschi, about the organization’s focus areas, current proj
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April 10, 2024
A look inside Luxembourg’s inclusive finance ecosystem
April 10, 2024
A look inside Luxembourg’s inclusive finance ecosystem
Luxembourg is a leading cross-border financial centre, and a reference point for sustainable finance. Here's a look inside their inclusive finance ecosystem.
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April 9, 2024
Winners – AFI’s Inclusive Fintech Showcase 2024
April 9, 2024
Winners – AFI’s Inclusive Fintech Showcase 2024
On April 2-3, the twelve finalists for the 2024 AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase presented their innovations to an audience of AFI members, fintech experts, and expert guests. We can now reveal the three winners!
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April 8, 2024
Financial systems can play a key role in countering the effects of climate change
April 8, 2024
Financial systems can play a key role in countering the effects of climate change
The communities which struggle most to deal with the impact of climate change also tend to suffer from unequal access to financial services. Could both issues be tackled through one approach
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April 1, 2024
Leaving no one behind: Armenia’s financial education journey
April 1, 2024
Leaving no one behind: Armenia’s financial education journey
When Armenia won independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the country's financial education rate was at rock bottom. Today, it's at an all-time high. The Central Bank of Armenia's Garegin
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March 27, 2024
Mobile money and the next phase of financial inclusion
March 27, 2024
Mobile money and the next phase of financial inclusion
The financial inclusion rate may be rising, but parts of Africa and the Middle East still lag substantially behind other regions. Aminata Kane, Head of Mobile Money for Africa and the Middle
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March 27, 2024
Papua New Guinea’s Green Finance Center will drive sustainability, resilience and inclusion
March 27, 2024
Papua New Guinea’s Green Finance Center will drive sustainability, resilience and inclusion
Inclusive Green Finance in Papua New Guinea takes a major step forward with the opening of the country’s Green Finance Center. Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Elisabeth Genia, and AFI Executive Director, Dr Alfred Hannig, s
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March 25, 2024
Why farmer financial inclusion matters
March 25, 2024
Why farmer financial inclusion matters
Smallholder farmers produce over 30 percent of the world’s food supply and support nearly 500 million livelihoods globally. Yet they still struggle to access basic financial services like
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March 25, 2024
Eswatini’s Fintech industry “a gateway to formal banking” says Central Bank Deputy Governor
March 25, 2024
Eswatini’s Fintech industry “a gateway to formal banking” says Central Bank Deputy Governor
From 20-23 May, AFI’s Working Groups will be meeting in Mbabane, Eswatini to discuss digital financial services, global standards and proportionality and financial inclusion strategies. De
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