Since its launch in 2011 in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the Maya Declaration has become an important international framework for advancing the goal of reaching the world’’s 2.5 billion unbanked in order to unlock their full economic and social potential while contributing to reduced income disparities, inclusive development and overall national financial stability. It has catalyzed global momentum by championing bottom-up commitments and country-led initiatives for financial inclusion through smart policies with measurable outcomes and optimal impact.