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November 22, 2024
Fiji’s National Digital Identification program will foster conn
November 22, 2024
Fiji’s National Digital Identification program will foster conn
Fiji’s National Digital ID system will empower citizens by improving access to basic services, and foster economic growth.
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November 22, 2024
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
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November 21, 2024
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
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November 21, 2024
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
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November 16, 2024
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
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November 13, 2024
Namibia to host the 2025 AFI Global Policy Forum!
November 13, 2024
Namibia to host the 2025 AFI Global Policy Forum!
AFI is delighted to announce that the 2025 AFI Global Policy Forum will take place in Namibia! 
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November 12, 2024
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
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November 12, 2024
Speaking up for Inclusive Green Finance at COP29
November 12, 2024
Speaking up for Inclusive Green Finance at COP29
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
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November 6, 2024
Building women entrepreneurs’ financial literacy in Cambodia
November 6, 2024
Building women entrepreneurs’ financial literacy in Cambodia
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November 5, 2024
Aiming to leave no one behind: Costa Rica’s National Financial
November 5, 2024
Aiming to leave no one behind: Costa Rica’s National Financial
Costa Rica’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy aims to expand access and usage of financial services to all parts of the population.
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Blogs

November 21, 2024
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
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November 18, 2024
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.
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November 11, 2024
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
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November 8, 2024
Weaving Gender Equality into the Fabric of Financial Inclusion
November 8, 2024
Weaving Gender Equality into the Fabric of Financial Inclusion
If we are serious about economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development, financial inclusion for women must be a priority.
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October 28, 2024
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
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October 23, 2024
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
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October 22, 2024
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
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October 21, 2024
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
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October 18, 2024
The intersection of technology and innovation can drive the inclu
October 18, 2024
The intersection of technology and innovation can drive the inclu
Ravi Aurora, Senior VP International Government Affairs at Mastercard, discusses the current state of financial inclusion.
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October 17, 2024
Financial inclusion must be viewed in terms of people’s livelih
October 17, 2024
Financial inclusion must be viewed in terms of people’s livelih
FiNmark Trust's Brendan Pearce explains why financial inclusion must be viewed in terms of people’s livelihoods, not just access to bank accounts.
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Speeches

September 10, 2024
2024 AFI Global Policy Forum – address by Dr. Monique Nsanz
September 10, 2024
2024 AFI Global Policy Forum – address by Dr. Monique Nsanz
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September 6, 2024
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
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September 6, 2024
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,
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June 3, 2024
PIRI Meetings – Opening Remarks by Dr. Eliki Boletawa, AFI
June 3, 2024
PIRI Meetings – Opening Remarks by Dr. Eliki Boletawa, AFI
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June 3, 2024
PIRI Meetings – Opening Remarks by Governor Ariff Ali, Rese
June 3, 2024
PIRI Meetings – Opening Remarks by Governor Ariff Ali, Rese
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April 23, 2024
29th FIDWG & 22nd SMEFWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by
April 23, 2024
29th FIDWG & 22nd SMEFWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by
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March 29, 2024
Launch of the Green Finance Center in Papua New Guinea, Remarks b
March 29, 2024
Launch of the Green Finance Center in Papua New Guinea, Remarks b
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March 4, 2024
CEMCWG & IGFWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by Ariff Ali
March 4, 2024
CEMCWG & IGFWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by Ariff Ali
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March 4, 2024
CEMCWG & IGFWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by Chee Soo
March 4, 2024
CEMCWG & IGFWG Meetings – Opening Remarks by Chee Soo
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February 26, 2024
Regional Joint Learning Program on Developing and Implementing Fi
February 26, 2024
Regional Joint Learning Program on Developing and Implementing Fi
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