Solomon Islands and Samoa’s achievements in advancing financial
December 18, 2024
Solomon Islands and Samoa’s achievements in advancing financial
An AFI delegation led by CEO, Dr Alfred Hannig, has visited the Solomon Islands and Samoa, meeting Central Bank Governors and staff to thank them for their contribution t
AFI member workshop in Abidjan explores how to make climate risk
December 17, 2024
AFI member workshop in Abidjan explores how to make climate risk
Ten selected AFI member institutions attended a workshop in Abidjan, exploring how policymakers can develop appropriate national climate disclosure frameworks for MSMEs.
Central Bank of Egypt shares insights on promoting financial lite
December 16, 2024
Central Bank of Egypt shares insights on promoting financial lite
From 9th to 16th of November, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) hosted a delegation from Banque Centrale de Mauritanie (BCM) for an AFI Joint Learning Program event which e
Registration is now open for Certified Expert in Financial Inclus
December 16, 2024
Registration is now open for Certified Expert in Financial Inclus
Registration for the next intake of CEFI, the online training for financial inclusion by AFI and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, opens on 1 June 2022 on the Fra
AFI’s Arab Region Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative gears u
December 12, 2024
AFI’s Arab Region Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative gears u
AFI’s Arab Region Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (ARFIPI), which works to build stronger integration and coordination among Arab region members, is set for a bus
How can instant payment systems drive financial inclusion?
December 9, 2024
How can instant payment systems drive financial inclusion?
Recently, representatives from 39 central banks and financial regulatory bodies from the global AFI network gathered in Amman, for a four-day training session organized b
Financial inclusion at record high in Kenya, Central Bank survey
December 4, 2024
Financial inclusion at record high in Kenya, Central Bank survey
The Central Bank of Kenya has published the findings from its 2024 FinAccess household survey. The survey reveals a record-high financial inclusion rate of 84.8% of adult
Potential of Inclusive Green Finance highlighted in G20 report
December 4, 2024
Potential of Inclusive Green Finance highlighted in G20 report
A new publication from the Group of Experts to the G20 Taskforce on a Global Mobilization Against Climate Change highlights the critical importance of Inclusive Green Fin
Digital Payments in Fiji: Empowering Business and Consumers throu
December 20, 2024
Digital Payments in Fiji: Empowering Business and Consumers throu
In recent years, digital technologies have transformed Fiji’s financial sector. Digital payments have rapidly gained traction, empowering merchants and consumers alike.
Bangladesh is transforming soft loan dependency to a model of sus
November 28, 2024
Bangladesh is transforming soft loan dependency to a model of sus
Microfinance in Bangladesh started in 1970s, led by reputed NGOs like Grameen Bank (GB) and BRAC. The initial success of microcredit services encouraged other NGOs to ent
Championing digital inclusion, financial literacy, and consumer p
November 26, 2024
Championing digital inclusion, financial literacy, and consumer p
In September 2024, Governor Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari of Nepal Rastra Bank was elected as the new Chair of AFI’s South Asia Region Financial Inclusion Initiative (SARFII
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
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,
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