On 5 June in Tegucigalpa, Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros (CNBS) launched Honduras’ National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025–2030. 

“Financial inclusion is not only an economic objective, but also a fundamental pillar for poverty reduction, empowering historically excluded sectors, and constructing a more equitable and resilient economy,” said CNBS President, Marcio Sierra Discua. “This strategy serves as a roadmap for the design and implementation of public policies and coordinated actions which generate tangible results.”  

“Honduras has crafted an ambitious, innovative, and people-centered strategy, focused on financial well-being,” said AFI CEO, Dr Alfred Hannig. “The methodology used, the in-depth analysis of the regulatory framework, the identification of priority segments, and the focus on enabling policies reflect a clear understanding of what works.” 

The strategy is built on six pillars: a more flexible and inclusive regulatory framework, digital transformation of the financial system, gender balance, financial education, consumer protection, and the promotion of inclusive green finance. 

Specific targets include: 

• Digital financial inclusion: 70% of supervised institutions to provide digital products and services tailored to vulnerable sectors 

• Green and Sustainable Finance: increase the allocation of green credit by 10% annually, launch at least 50 new sustainable projects in 2025, and achieve 20% annual growth in financing 

• MSME financing: increase the number of MSMEs accessing formal financing through guarantee schemes by 5% annually 

AFI will support CNBS throughout the strategy’s implementation phase by facilitating peer learning, providing technical assistance, and promoting regional collaboration.