Inclusive finance boosts growth and resilience, yet 1.4B remain unbanked. DFS expands access and cuts costs as WBG helps EMDEs scale responsibly through policy, lending, and IFC.

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 ...

In the last three years, we’ve heard a lot about financial inclusion and what organizations are doing to ensure no one is left behind. While it seems that some efforts have worked really well, others ...

What Is Digital Financial Inclusion? Digital financial inclusion revolves around ensuring that all individuals and businesses, particularly those in underserved or marginalised communities, have ...

The prevailing narrative in the financial technology industry has centered around one central concept: access. The promise of fintech “revolutionizing” financial services has led many to celebrate the ...

Advocates’ arguments that cryptocurrencies improve access to financial services lack evidence. Increasing financial inclusion is a commendable goal. But the idea that crypto can significantly expand ...