For much of modern human history, the majority of people have lived in conditions of severe poverty. In 1820, almost 80% of the global population lived in extreme poverty, according to Our World in ...

Financial inclusion (i.e., the availability and accessibility of financial services for individuals and businesses) is a fundamental goal for governments and organizations around the world. Despite ...

This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the impact of financial inclusion (FI) on various bank risk dimensions, including systemic risk, which has been underexplored. We expand on recent ...

This summary is based on the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Issues Paper produced by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and disseminated for the 2nd GPFI ...

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Good morning. It is an honor for me to speak today before such a distinguished group on the theme of financial inclusion. I would like to thank the colleagues from the BCEAO and Senegal for their ...

For many years, the United States has played a significant role in advancing the early microfinance revolution and the financial inclusion agenda worldwide. Access to and use of financial services ...

Financial inclusion has been a fintech buzzword for years, yet 2025 appears to be the one year where we finally see real momentum… or maybe not. As governments, banks, and fintechs try out various ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Switzerland and the Nordic countries offer the best access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet people’s needs in Europe. The UK ranks highest among the top five ...