The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24) highlighted its support for financial inclusion and the decision to create AFI at the group’s 88th meeting on 11 October 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
The G-24 recognized the importance of current global financial inclusion efforts “as it offers a powerful means to empower and improve the lives of the poor and contribute to inclusive growth.”
Furthermore, the G-24 welcomed the establishment of AFI as a permanent network led by emerging market and developing countries (EMDCs) for knowledge creation, exchange and policy dialogue, stating: “We look forward to continued collaboration between AFI and the G-24.”