In 2021, a total of 93 policy and regulatory changes were implemented to enhance financial inclusion across AFI member countries.

The changes reported to AFI in 2021 indicate that AFI members have resumed more “traditional” policy areas compared to 2020, where the policy and regulations introduced were aimed at dealing with the negative impacts of COVID-19 on their financial systems.

AFI members attributed their policy and regulatory reforms to AFI on a consistent level at approximately 60 percent over the past five years, affirming the relevance and quality of services and benefits AFI provides to its membership.