The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is a longstanding partner of AFI, whose funding and support have been critical in shaping AFI’s growth and development.
BMZ was the first funder of AFI’s In-Country Implementation initiative, which has supported over 80 high-impact policy interventions. Since 2023, BMZ has supported AFI members in Africa and the Arab region to develop and implement innovative and sustainable policies in areas such as:
- Digital Financial Services and Emerging Consumer Risks
- Accelerating Policies for Financial Inclusion of Youth and Women
- Inclusive Green Finance
In 2025, with support from BMZ, AFI launched a cybersecurity information sharing initiative to allow AFI’s African members to collaborate and share intelligence on emerging digital threats. In September 2025, BMZ received an AFI Honorary Recognition award for its outstanding contribution to the AFI network and to advancing financial inclusion globally.
