In Costa Rica, women’s financial inclusion and economic autonom
November 22, 2024
In Costa Rica, women’s financial inclusion and economic autonom
AFI’s Communications Unit recently traveled to Costa Rica to learn from SUGEF and other stakeholders about the country’s initiatives to boost women’s financial incl
Expanding financial inclusion cooperation between the Palestine M
November 21, 2024
Expanding financial inclusion cooperation between the Palestine M
From 11 to 15 November, a delegation from the Palestine Monetary Authority was in Luxembourg to share with European stakeholders about the state of financial inclusion in
Alfred Hannig: open finance can accelerate digital financial incl
November 21, 2024
Alfred Hannig: open finance can accelerate digital financial incl
On 20 November, AFI CEO Dr Alfred Hannig led a panel session discussing open finance’s potential to foster financial inclusion, at a workshop in Basel co-organised by t
AFI members explore how to financially include forcibly displaced
November 16, 2024
AFI members explore how to financially include forcibly displaced
With the numbers of people being forced to flee their homes at record levels, AFI organized a panel discussion at European Microfinance Week 2024, exploring how innovativ
Developing financial education policies for women and youth: AFI
November 12, 2024
Developing financial education policies for women and youth: AFI
From 5 to 8 November, AFI and the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) hosted a training course in Asunción for AFI’s Latin American & Caribbean members, exploring how to de
Inclusive green finance’s contribution to the global climate agenda was highlighted at a side-event co-hosted by AFI and the University of Luxembourg at the UNFCCC Co
Digital transformation of Pakistan’s cattle markets: a tact
November 21, 2024
Digital transformation of Pakistan’s cattle markets: a tact
Pakistan’s economy has long relied heavily on cash transactions, with the significant volume of currency in circulation contributing to inefficiencies and logistical ch
The story behind Rwanda’s financial inclusion transformation
November 18, 2024
The story behind Rwanda’s financial inclusion transformation
Rwanda has transformed remarkably over the past three decades, emerging as a global example of resilience and progress, particularly in the realm of financial inclusion.
Inclusive green finance is equipping Ecuador’s communities to c
November 11, 2024
Inclusive green finance is equipping Ecuador’s communities to c
As COP29 kicks off in Baku, we speak to Priscille de Coninck from Agence Française de Développement to find out how it's helping Ecuador's vulnerable communities cope w
Tackling climate change and financial inclusion will require cros
October 28, 2024
Tackling climate change and financial inclusion will require cros
A new partnership between AFI and Agence Française de Développement will build financial sector actors’ understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with c
Building financial literacy through ‘edutainment’ – Cen
October 23, 2024
Building financial literacy through ‘edutainment’ – Cen
Since 2019, the Central Bank of Uzbekistan (CBU) has been working to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure their financial security and financia
Looking beyond access: why getting women to use financial product
October 22, 2024
Looking beyond access: why getting women to use financial product
For the last four years, Bank of Ghana Deputy Governor, Elsie Addo Awadzi has chaired AFI’s Gender Inclusive Finance Committee. As her term comes to an end, she reflect
The real work begins after financial regulations are passed, says
October 21, 2024
The real work begins after financial regulations are passed, says
Elisa de Anda Madrazo recently took over the presidency of the Financial Action Task Force. Here, she shares why financial inclusion is pivotal to combating illicit finan
2024 AFI Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by AFI Executive
September 6, 2024
2024 AFI Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by AFI Executive
Welcome to the 2024 AFI Global Policy Forum in San Salvador. Let me start by thanking our co-host, Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, its President and Vice-Preside
2024 AFI Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by Governor of t
September 6, 2024
2024 AFI Global Policy Forum – Opening remarks by Governor of t
As the Chair of the AFI Board, it is my honour to welcome you all this morning to the 2024 Global Policy Forum (GPF). We are gathered from different corners of the globe,