5 March 2024

The Central Bank of Somalia joins AFI as a new member

 

AFI is delighted to welcome the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) as a new Associate Member. 

CBS was established in 1968 as Somalia’s financial regulatory institution. Led by Governor Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, CBS is currently undertaking critical reforms, transforming itself from being primarily a fiscal agent for the government into a modern, effective, and policy-oriented Central Bank. You can learn more about the institution’s operations on the CBS website.

Click here to view AFI’s full list of members.

 

Financial Inclusion of Migrants in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region

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2023 AFI Annual Report

In 2023, AFI continued to advance financial inclusion and reported 93 more policy and regulatory changes.
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Fostering Inclusive, Affordable and Sustainable Housing Finance (IASHF) Innovation: Global Survey of AFI Members to Advance IASHF Practices

This report provides an unparalleled overview of the global landscape, revealing the intricate interplay of challenges, trends, and innovations shaping the futu
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Access to Finance for Forcibly Displaced Person-led MSMEs

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Green Transition Measures for MSMEs

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Natadola Roadmap to Inclusive Green Finance in the Pacific

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Increasing Women’s Financial Inclusion and Closing the Women’s SME Credit Gap In the Democratic Republic of Congo Through Enabling Financial Policy and Regulation

Learn more of Democratic Republic of Congo's commitment towards women's financial inclusion.
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Eswatini National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2023-2028)

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Gender Inclusive Finance Roadmap for the Latin America and Caribbean Region

This report offers step-by-step actions for implementation to drive progress on women’s financial inclusion.
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Islamic Finance and Financial Inclusion: AFI Members’ Perspectives

Highlights initiatives and promotes collaboration to advance financial inclusion through Islamic finance.
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Eswatini: How financial inclusion is helping women farmers thrive
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Eswatini: How financial inclusion is helping women farmers thrive
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July 16, 2024
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July 12, 2024
Enhancing financial education for women-led MSMEs in Zimbabwe
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Enhancing financial education for women-led MSMEs in Zimbabwe
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July 12, 2024
AFI webinar explores how to harness behavioral insight for enlightened policymaking 
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July 10, 2024
Central Bank of Suriname launches its National Financial Inclusion and Education Strategy
July 10, 2024
Central Bank of Suriname launches its National Financial Inclusion and Education Strategy
On 28 June, the President of Suriname and the Governor of the Central Bank of Suriname officially launched the country’s National Financial Inclusion and Education Strategy (NFIES).
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July 3, 2024
Digital financial services can help close the gender gap 
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Digital financial services can help close the gender gap 
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July 1, 2024
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June 28, 2024
AFI and European Commission launch partnership to advance women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Africa
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June 25, 2024
Digital financial services in the spotlight as AfPI’s Expert Group on Financial Inclusion Policy meets in Abidjan
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Digital financial services in the spotlight as AfPI’s Expert Group on Financial Inclusion Policy meets in Abidjan
The Experts Group on Financial Inclusion Policy (EGFIP) for AFI’s African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) meets in Abidjan, at an event co-hosted with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Côte d'Ivoire.
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