This framework provides guidance to regulators and policymakers of the AFI network and beyond, in leveraging DFS to advance women’s financial inclusion.

The framework stems from learnings, good practices and successful interventions among AFI member countries noted for their progressive inclusion of women using DFS.

The policy framework is a result of in-depth secondary research and extensive consultation with AFI member countries, stakeholders (including various regulators across the globe), key bilateral and multilateral bodies, research agencies and private foundations, that are working in the field of women’s economic financial inclusion and DFS.

All AFI members are encouraged to adopt this framework to develop or improve their women’s financial inclusion policies and regulations using DFS.