14 February 2012

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe becomes AFI’s 86th member

AFI welcomes the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) as its 86th member. RBZ has, as its primary goal, the maintenance of the internal and external value of the Zimbabwean currency and is responsible for the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, directed at ensuring low and stable inflation levels.

 

 

 

 

San Salvador Consensus on Responsible Financial Innovation

The San Salvador Consensus aims to bring together AFI members towards developing policies & initiatives that promote inclusive & responsible financial innovatio
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Policy Model for Gender Inclusive Finance

The Gender Inclusive Finance Policy Model was created to guide regulators and policymakers in fostering greater financial inclusion for women.
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2024 Maya Declaration Progress Report

In 2024, AFI member institutions from 78 countries have collectively made 1,340 Maya Declaration targets. Learn more.
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Transfer365 Instant Payment System in El Salvador

This case study provides first-hand information on the implementation and operations of Transfer365 in El Salvador.
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Financial Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (V.2)

This case study assesses the development of financial education in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region, their varied approaches, and t
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Repository of Virtual Tools for Financial Literacy

This booklet is a repository of virtual tools available in the AFI network to complement AFI’s National Financial Education Strategies Toolkit.
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Suriname’s National Financial Inclusion and Education Strategy 2024 – 2027

Suriname has created its first National Financial Inclusion and Education Strategy to promote financial inclusion and education.
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Financial Inclusion of Migrants in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region

Explore the latest data on remittance flows, understand the current state of financial services for migrants in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region
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2023 AFI Annual Report

In 2023, AFI continued to advance financial inclusion and reported 93 more policy and regulatory changes.
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Fostering Inclusive, Affordable and Sustainable Housing Finance (IASHF) Innovation: Global Survey of AFI Members to Advance IASHF Practices

This report provides an unparalleled overview of the global landscape, revealing the intricate interplay of challenges, trends, and innovations shaping the futu
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Central bank responses to climate change must be bold and creative  
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Advancing financial inclusion and financial literacy in Tajikistan 
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Advancing financial inclusion and financial literacy in Tajikistan 
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September 12, 2024
Digital and gender challenges top the agenda for AFI’s Latin American & the Caribbean members
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Digital and gender challenges top the agenda for AFI’s Latin American & the Caribbean members
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September 11, 2024
AFI’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Policy Initiative approves ambitious workplan, moves to advance financial inclusion and consumer protection
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AFI’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Policy Initiative approves ambitious workplan, moves to advance financial inclusion and consumer protection
At last week’s meeting of AFI’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Policy Initiative (ECAPI), an ambitious 2024-2028 workplan was approved. The plan aims to facilitate bridging financial inclusion gaps (men-vs-women, urban-vs-rural, etc.) in ECAPI member countries, enhance
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September 9, 2024
Financial inclusion’s contribution to financial stability reinforced through new AFI research
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Financial inclusion’s contribution to financial stability reinforced through new AFI research
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September 7, 2024
AFI welcomes GSMA as Global Public-Private Dialogue Partner
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AFI welcomes GSMA as Global Public-Private Dialogue Partner
The GSMA, a global organization uniting over 1,000 mobile operators and businesses, has become a global partner for AFI’s Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) platform.
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September 7, 2024
AFI and Habitat for Humanity partnership will promote affordable, inclusive and sustainable housing finance
September 7, 2024
AFI and Habitat for Humanity partnership will promote affordable, inclusive and sustainable housing finance
A new collaboration between AFI and Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) will significantly advance the cause of affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing finance. “With nearly three billion people suffering from inadequate
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September 7, 2024
2024 AFI Financial Inclusion Awards winners are revealed
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2024 AFI Financial Inclusion Awards winners are revealed
Each year, AFI Awards celebrate member institutions and policymakers’ success in advancing financial inclusion. At the 2024 Global Policy Forum in San Salvador, the 2024 winners and finalists were revealed:   Nestor Espenilla Jr. Financial Inclusion Innovation Award
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September 6, 2024
AFI’s Gender Inclusive Finance Policy Model can be a springboard for women’s financial inclusion
September 6, 2024
AFI’s Gender Inclusive Finance Policy Model can be a springboard for women’s financial inclusion
Today, at the 2024 AFI Global Policy Forum in San Salvador, the AFI network published an innovative Gender Inclusive Finance Policy Model. Countries now have a powerful tool to develop and implement effective policies to promote women’s financial inclusion. “Until recently,
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