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Ecuador’s approach to embedding gender equality in financial regulations offers a model for how regulators can drive inclusive financial systems and close gender gaps.
Women’s financial inclusion is paramount, but how does it drive real economic empowerment? CGAP's Impact Pathfinder maps what we know—and what we don’t—about credit, savings, digital payments, and insurance for women.
The FATF is updating its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion and is seeking input. This revision could impact financial access for millions, making it crucial for experts to engage before the consultation closes on April 4, 2025.
Drawing on evidence to examine how financial services can advance climate action and other development outcomes, CGAP's Impact Pathfinder is a gateway to understanding what the existing evidence tells us, and knowledge gaps that need to be filled.
CGAP’s WAEMU Lab has been working to improve consumer protection for DFS users in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. A 2022 survey in Côte d’Ivoire revealed significant risks, but a 2024 follow-up showed progress, with 3 key lessons emerging.
Based on CGAP’s conversations with funders and carbon project developers, this blog post explores the role of donors, development finance institutions, and impact investors in supporting inclusive carbon project innovation.
BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd. (BTFL) supports rural women with tailored loans, financial guidance, and a "phygital" approach, helping them build resilience and sustainable livelihoods despite the unique challenges they face.
CGAP, in partnership with Dalberg, has developed the Impact Pathfinder as part of a new outcome agenda for the financial inclusion community. The Impact Pathfinder makes existing evidence on financial inclusion more accessible and actionable.
Social protection programs hold immense potential for climate adaptation. Financial inclusion can further these climate goals, but while promising examples exist, they are still emerging—representing a promise waiting to be realized.
Indicators help track progress across populations and evaluate financial service impacts. To justify their high cost, it's crucial to define their capabilities and limitations in addressing geographic and demographic variations.
Climate change disproportionately affects people experiencing poverty, yet they often lack the financial tools needed to adapt. Focus must shift to ensuring that climate funding reaches the individuals and communities most impacted.
Global financial health measurement varies, reflecting the need for widely applicable guidelines to make sure financial health measurement provides relevant insights. We outline three principles to help refine approaches and improve insights.
The GPFI’s 2024 G20 Policy Note on Financial Well-Being offers a clear framework for linking financial inclusion to meaningful outcomes. It highlights how financial policies, consumer protection, and digital innovation can drive progress, shaping lives far beyond access to services.
PAYGo solar is crucial for expanding energy access, yet the financial sustainability of companies in the industry remains a significant challenge. CGAP, MFR, and GOGLA analyze how different PAYGo firms are able to reach low-income customers.
For consumers to harness the benefits of open finance, adopting a comprehensive consumer and data protection regulatory and supervisory framework, putting consumers first, and ensuring collaboration among key actors in the ecosystem is imperative.
December 4 marks 600 days of war in Sudan, one that has caused famine, mass displacement, and lost income. Cash transfers can save lives but need a functioning financial system to work - protecting Sudan’s financial sector now is key.
The FATF's proposed revisions to its AML/CFT/CPF standards refine how the risk-based approach is implemented. While a step forward, the FI community should consider how much these changes can be leveraged to ensure greater financial inclusion.
Talks around climate finance dominated COP29, but sourcing funding is only one part of the puzzle. Now the NCQG – the newly agreed global funding target – has been agreed, it's time to focus squarely on how the money will be disbursed and to whom.
True resilience against risk requires an inclusive approach that integrates risk management across sectors and leverages the insurance industry to ensure a just transition. CGAP and AXA will work to rethink insurance and build resilience.
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