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May 29, 2023
Registration is now open for Certified Expert in Financial Inclus
May 29, 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
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May 2, 2023
The AFI 2023 Global Financial Inclusion Awards are around the cor
May 2, 2023
The AFI 2023 Global Financial Inclusion Awards are around the cor
We are delighted to announce that nominations for the 2023 AFI Global Financial Inclusion Awards are now open!
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April 26, 2023
Dr. Alfred Hannig (AFI): “Financial inclusion is a complementar
April 26, 2023
Dr. Alfred Hannig (AFI): “Financial inclusion is a complementar
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April 19, 2023
Call for Expression of Interest to Join the Research Advisory Cou
April 19, 2023
Call for Expression of Interest to Join the Research Advisory Cou
The Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) is launching an initiative to support members in conducting research on inclusive green finance for MSMEs, with the view to pro
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April 14, 2023
AFI members and private sector partners pave the way for future I
April 14, 2023
AFI members and private sector partners pave the way for future I
AFI steered inclusive green finance (IGF) to the top of the agenda this week during a leaders public-private dialogue (PPD) roundtable, hosted on the sidelines of the 202
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April 7, 2023
AFI’s Executive Director wraps up “highly successful” finan
April 7, 2023
AFI’s Executive Director wraps up “highly successful” finan
A delegation from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), led by Governor Abdellatif Jouahri, welcomed AFI Executive Director, Dr. Alfred Hannig and AFI team members in Rabat at the end
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April 5, 2023
Banque Centrale des Comores joins the AFI network
April 5, 2023
Banque Centrale des Comores joins the AFI network
AFI is proud to welcome Banque Centrale des Comores (BCC) as a principal member of its global network of financial regulators and policymakers. With ambitious aspirations
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April 2, 2023
Call for In-Country Implementation Projects on Inclusive Green Fi
April 2, 2023
Call for In-Country Implementation Projects on Inclusive Green Fi
AFI is launching an initiative to support members in conducting research on inclusive green finance for MSMEs, with the view to provide further insights and policy guidan
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March 27, 2023
The Government of Luxembourg Extends Cooperation Agreement with t
March 27, 2023
The Government of Luxembourg Extends Cooperation Agreement with t
The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance and the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have signed th
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March 27, 2023
AFI members tackle technology, innovation and financial health at
March 27, 2023
AFI members tackle technology, innovation and financial health at
AFI members from across the globe have gathered in the Malawian capital, Lilongwe this week for four days of uninterrupted peer learning and knowledge exchange, as they k
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Blogs

May 26, 2023
Why AFI members are implementing ESRM guidelines
May 26, 2023
Why AFI members are implementing ESRM guidelines
Across the AFI network, financial regulators acknowledge the need for improved environmental and social (E&S) risk management practices among lending institutions. With v
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May 4, 2023
Inclusive green finance gains ground in El Salvador as financial
May 4, 2023
Inclusive green finance gains ground in El Salvador as financial
Inclusive green finance (IGF) is proving increasingly pivotal to the future stability of global markets. This has encouraged financial institutions in El Salvador to take
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April 13, 2023
El Salvador paves the way for digital payment solutions with Tra
April 13, 2023
El Salvador paves the way for digital payment solutions with Tra
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) has led and promoted pivotal projects aimed at modernizing the country’s payment systems with the incorporation of innovat
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April 4, 2023
Mongolia’s green initiatives offer “solid incentive&#
April 4, 2023
Mongolia’s green initiatives offer “solid incentive&#
Mongolia is one of the countries in the world most vulnerable to climate change. Increasingly inhospitable weather conditions have harmed traditional pastoral lifestyles,
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March 21, 2023
Financial literacy tools in Jordan: Towards a more resilient soci
March 21, 2023
Financial literacy tools in Jordan: Towards a more resilient soci
The global pandemic has exposed some of the prevailing financial vulnerabilities faced by people living in Jordan. Financial literacy is crucial to withstanding financial
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February 28, 2023
Advancing youth financial inclusion during the COVID-19 crisis
February 28, 2023
Advancing youth financial inclusion during the COVID-19 crisis
Drawing on the experiences of its regional members and stakeholders, AFI has put together a report - entitled Policy Responses to COVID-19 for the Youth Population in Afr
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February 23, 2023
The National Banking and Insurance Commission of Honduras promote
February 23, 2023
The National Banking and Insurance Commission of Honduras promote
Financial inclusion is part of the strategic vision of the National Banking and Insurance Commission (CNBS) of Honduras. As a crucial component of the Central American na
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February 21, 2023
Financial education takes center stage in El Salvador 
February 21, 2023
Financial education takes center stage in El Salvador 
How a joint effort to promote the benefits of financial education gave birth to El Salvador’s first National Financial Education Strategy and a near 15 percent drop in
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February 8, 2023
Financial education in Madagascar: A woman entrepreneur’s journ
February 8, 2023
Financial education in Madagascar: A woman entrepreneur’s journ
It is well-known that financial inclusion and financial education are inseparable. Therefore, the 2018-2022 Madagascar's National Financial Inclusion Strategy of Madagas
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January 19, 2023
The Gambia: Bringing formal financial services to 70 percent of a
January 19, 2023
The Gambia: Bringing formal financial services to 70 percent of a
The Central Bank of The Gambia, AFI member since 2017, launched its National Financial Inclusion Strategy this year, with special focus on women and youth. We talked to G
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Speeches

May 25, 2023
Virtual Regional Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) Training on Promot
May 25, 2023
Virtual Regional Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) Training on Promot
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this virtual training to be led by Home Credit, one of AFI’s Public Private Dialogue (PPD) regional partners. A special welcome to m
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April 3, 2023
Signing Ceremony of Phase Two Cooperation Agreement between AFI,
April 3, 2023
Signing Ceremony of Phase Two Cooperation Agreement between AFI,
The Luxembourg government’s approach to enabling a vibrant inclusive finance ecosystem is both innovative and practical. Complement the Ministers on their leadership an
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March 27, 2023
CEMC, FID and FISPLG Working Group Meetings – Opening remar
March 27, 2023
CEMC, FID and FISPLG Working Group Meetings – Opening remar
My humble duty this morning is to officially open this very important meeting, “2023 AFI Working Groups Convergence meeting” for members of three Working Groups: Cons
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March 27, 2023
CEMC, FID and FISPLG Working Group Meetings – Opening remar
March 27, 2023
CEMC, FID and FISPLG Working Group Meetings – Opening remar
We heartily welcome all of you, members of the Consumer Empowerment and Market Conduct Working Group, Financial Inclusion Data Working Group, and Financial Inclusion Stra
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March 10, 2023
8th IGF and 20th SMEF Working Group Meetings – Closing rema
March 10, 2023
8th IGF and 20th SMEF Working Group Meetings – Closing rema
As members of the working groups, your role is important in harnessing and cultivating knowledge within the AFI network.
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March 7, 2023
8th Inclusive Green Finance & 20th SME Finance Working Group
March 7, 2023
8th Inclusive Green Finance & 20th SME Finance Working Group
First, let me start by thanking AFI for its contribution to advance financial inclusion through policy advocacy and empowerment. We have been much benefited from its supp
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March 7, 2023
AFI Inclusive Green Finance & SME Finance Working Group Meet
March 7, 2023
AFI Inclusive Green Finance & SME Finance Working Group Meet
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February 27, 2023
AFI Digital Financial Services and Global Standards & Propor
February 27, 2023
AFI Digital Financial Services and Global Standards & Propor
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February 27, 2023
27th DFSWG and 17th GSPWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by Bank Ne
February 27, 2023
27th DFSWG and 17th GSPWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by Bank Ne
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February 22, 2023
AFI Regional Webinar on “Financial inclusion policies for the y
February 22, 2023
AFI Regional Webinar on “Financial inclusion policies for the y
As leaders of the AFI network and the regional AfPI grouping, let us showcase our commitment to assist in devising an action plan and setting realistic targets that will
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