Since 2013, AFI has been honoring member institutions and policymakers for their achievements in advancing financial inclusion. Today at the Global Policy Forum in Manila, AFI was delighted to make the following awards:

Technical Leadership Award

• Arab Region: Khaled Bassiouny, Central Bank of Egypt
• Asia Region: Aishath Asna Hamdi, Maldives Monetary Authority
• Eastern Europe & Central Asia Region: Sevak Mikayelyan, Central Bank of Armenia
• Latin America & The Caribbean: Ann Valery Victor Metellus, Banque de la République d’Haiti
• Pacific Region: Lanna Lome-leremia, Central Bank of Samoa
• Sub-Saharan Africa Region: Paul Oluikpe, Central Bank of Nigeria

Institutional Leadership Award

• Bank of Ghana

Maya Declaration Commitment Award

• Banque Centrale des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO)

Global Youth Financial Inclusion Award​

• Central Bank of Egypt

Nestor Espenilla Jr. Financial Inclusion Innovation Award

• National Bank of Rwanda

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! You can view photos from the Awards ceremony in our Flickr album.