This masterclass addresses these gaps by equipping stakeholders with strategies to enhance inclusive finance through digital transformation and modern microfinance solutions.

Could the data representing a person’s social life now be analyzed by AI to determine creditworthiness?

This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities of issuing cards—unlocking new opportunities for financial inclusion and digital transformation.

Artificial intelligence is a transformative force with the potential to make financial services more efficient, inclusive and responsive to client needs. However, the future of AI in financial inclusion relies on responsible practices to ensure an ethical and impactful use of this evolving technology.

FinEquity Africa Facilitator Tariro Nyimo shares her insights and reflections on the 2024 Pathway-to-17 Summit which focused on gender equality and included impactful discussions, innovative solutions, and a collaborative energy that made the event a powerful platform for advancing women’s economic empowerment through financial inclusion in Africa.

The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $40 million loan to support the digital transformation of Peru’s Bank of the Nation so it can expand financial and social inclusion in the country.

In this episode, a Behavioral Science thought leader joins experts from Flourish Ventures and CGAP to explore the promise—and the hype—behind the digitization wave, unpacking its potential to create meaningful financial inclusion for micro retailers at the last mile.

This study identifies further opportunities and quantifies the economic value of adopting digital technologies across Ethiopia’s economy. It determines how these opportunities can be unlocked through policy reforms, particularly focusing on the key role that the mobile telecommunications sector and mobile money services plays in supporting the process of digitalization.

The fund seeks to enable financial institutions to better meet the needs of small businesses that are currently excluded from the financial system by providing growth capital and strategic support for digital transformation.

FINLAC, a joint effort by the IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab, serves as a one-stop shop for advancing financial inclusion, supporting governments, accompanying firms, and igniting innovation in developing and implementing effective policies, reforms and business practices to create inclusive financial markets in the region.