Launched on 5 December in Luanda, Angola’s 2025-2027 National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS), seeks to expand economic activity, reduce social inequalities and improve well-being, while strengthening trust in the financial system.

Speaking at the launch of the Strategy, Angola’s Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, said that financial inclusion has the potential to transform lives and boost economic growth. Currently, only 31% of the country’s population has bank accounts, financial literacy rates are low, access to credit, savings, and insurance remains low, and digital payments are still in an emerging phase. The NFIS sets out a multi-stakeholder approach to expand access to financial services, build financial literacy, promote microcredit and other financial instruments, and support small businesses.

“The aim is to boost digital and mobile banking, ensuring that even the most remote communities can access financial services safely, as well as strengthening partnerships with the private sector, civil society and international organizations to mobilize resources and knowledge,” said the Minister.