Global standard-setting bodies and the AFI network discuss the po
December 4, 2023
Global standard-setting bodies and the AFI network discuss the po
On 29 & 30 November, at the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, AFI and the BIS’s Financial Stability Institute (FSI) co-organized a workshop which explor
Solving the climate crisis: pushing for Inclusive Green Finance a
December 4, 2023
Solving the climate crisis: pushing for Inclusive Green Finance a
On 1 December, at the COP28 meeting in Dubai, AFI and the University of Luxembourg hosted a side event highlighting how inclusive green finance is contributing to financi
Registration is now open for Certified Expert in Financial Inclus
December 1, 2023
Registration is now open for Certified Expert in Financial Inclus
Registration for the next intake of CEFI, the online training for financial inclusion by AFI and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, opens on 1 June 2022 on the Fra
Game changer? The role of instant payment systems in financial in
November 27, 2023
Game changer? The role of instant payment systems in financial in
On 23 November, AFI’s Digital Financial Services Working Group held a webinar exploring the potential of inclusive instant payment systems (IPS) to drive financial incl
Uganda leading the way in bringing refugees into the financial sy
November 17, 2023
Uganda leading the way in bringing refugees into the financial sy
In many countries, forcibly displaced people struggle to access financial products and build a sustainable livelihood, but things are different in Uganda. The country, wh
Financial inclusion for people with disabilities: new AFI insight
November 16, 2023
Financial inclusion for people with disabilities: new AFI insight
Recognizing financial inclusion’s vital role in helping people with disabilities (PWDs) to fulfil their potential, on 15 November, 123 attendees from 38 countries took
Inclusive Green Finance: AFI training explores how to turn theory
November 10, 2023
Inclusive Green Finance: AFI training explores how to turn theory
AFI hosts virtual training event: Practical Considerations for Inclusive Green Finance Implementation, Leveraging Digital Financial Services in the Africa Region. The ses
On 10 October in Marrakech, AFI and the Intergovernmental Group of 24 (G-24), the Intergovernmental Group of 24 (G-24) body which coordinates developing countries’ po
Financial inclusion for forcibly displaced persons: Bank of Ugand
November 3, 2023
Financial inclusion for forcibly displaced persons: Bank of Ugand
From 30 October to 2 November, AFI network members from 18 countries gathered in Kampala to explore how to advance the financial inclusion of forcibly displaced persons (
Scan and pay: digital payment goes mainstream in the Philippines
October 30, 2023
Scan and pay: digital payment goes mainstream in the Philippines
Until recently, most small businesses in the Philippines only accepted cash. Today, customers can scan a Quick Response (QR) code with their phones to pay for goods and s
How can we get refugees to adopt digital financial services? Less
November 28, 2023
How can we get refugees to adopt digital financial services? Less
Hosting refugees is part of Jordan’s DNA. It has the second-highest refugee population per capita in the world. Throughout the country’s history, it has experienced s
Supporting climate resilience and economic growth: Armenia’s Su
November 16, 2023
Supporting climate resilience and economic growth: Armenia’s Su
Armenia’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap provides a blueprint of Central Bank expectations and planned actions regarding the incorporation of environmental, climate, socia
Scaling up the use of electronic payments in Malawi
November 16, 2023
Scaling up the use of electronic payments in Malawi
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is cognizant of technological transformations and is keen to prepare the Malawi economy for the transition to the adoption and use of dig
Financial Literacy as a tool to enhance Rwandan MSMEs’ access t
November 15, 2023
Financial Literacy as a tool to enhance Rwandan MSMEs’ access t
Most MSMEs in Africa are engaged in informal activities and, thus, are at a higher risk of losing their livelihood due to economic shocks. To enhance their capacity to wi
The regulator’s role in driving digital financial services: a M
November 14, 2023
The regulator’s role in driving digital financial services: a M
Technology has been at the forefront of Africa's financial inclusion success. But, unless used responsibly, technology can also harm more than it helps, says Rogerio Luca
What drives Lesotho’s financial inclusion success?
November 7, 2023
What drives Lesotho’s financial inclusion success?
The Central Bank of Lesotho has been an AFI member for over a decade. Since then, the country has reached 90 percent financial inclusion. Central Bank Governor, Emmanuel
Mitigating the impact of climate change: Papua New Guinea’s Inc
November 3, 2023
Mitigating the impact of climate change: Papua New Guinea’s Inc
Papua New Guinea is one of the ten most vulnerable countries in the world to the risk of climate change. The human suffering which climate disasters bring, the displaceme
‘Favara’ Instant Payment System: Propelling the Maldives towa
October 24, 2023
‘Favara’ Instant Payment System: Propelling the Maldives towa
As an archipelagic state, the Maldives has made significant strides in overcoming the infrastructural and logistical barriers to delivering basic financial services to it
SARFII Leader’s Round Table – Opening remarks by Governor
September 25, 2023
SARFII Leader’s Round Table – Opening remarks by Governor
Since the inauguration of SARFII a year ago, during AFI’s GPF 2022, member institutions have worked towards the mutual goal of promoting financial inclusion in the Sout
AFI Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by Governor of th
September 15, 2023
AFI Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by Governor of th
It is a real honour for me to welcome you all this morning as the incoming Chair of the AFI Board. I am privileged to be in the company of distinguished guests and partic
AFI 2023 Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by AFI Executive
September 15, 2023
AFI 2023 Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by AFI Executive
The Global Policy Forum is a joyful occasion. Last year, when the gong was being carried away from Jordan to the Philippines, my feeling was that AFI was going home.
9th Pacific Island Regional Initiative (PIRI) Meetings – Op
September 13, 2023
9th Pacific Island Regional Initiative (PIRI) Meetings – Op
In our journey towards progress, let us not forget the transformative potential of technology and innovation. We must continue to harness these forces responsibly, ensuri
(AfPI) and 8th Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) Leaders
June 29, 2023
(AfPI) and 8th Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) Leaders
It is an honour to welcome you to Seychelles for the 12th AfPI and 8th PIRI Leaders Roundtable meetings, the first convergence meeting of these two groupings.
African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) and Pacific
June 29, 2023
African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) and Pacific
While it is uncommon to have joint regional meetings under the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) regional initiatives umbrella, nonetheless, we are delighted for thi
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