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News & Stories

Browse our curated collection of videos, podcasts, events, influence stories, and the latest news about CGAP. Find in-depth analyses, compelling stories, and the latest trends and developments in financial inclusion right here.

Videos

Explore our collection of videos that offer insights into financial inclusion, and related topics in the sector.

Regulation in a Warming World: The Link Between Climate Risk, Financial Inclusion & Stability

CGAP VII Outcome Areas

Four Ways Financial Inclusion Can Empower Rural Women

Podcasts

Hear from a wide range of technical experts, thought leaders, and financial service users as we explore new trends, controversies, and developments in inclusive finance.

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Podcast

Digital Finance’s Little Secret... (Agent Networks)

The wide reach of digital financial services can unlock life-changing opportunities for low-income consumers. But here’s a little secret about these digital services: their current ability to attract and serve new users largely depends on the expansion of old-fashioned physical interaction through agent networks, which is crucial in cash economies. In this episode, we explore the latest advances in agent networks and what they mean for the future of inclusive finance. 
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Podcast

The Social Frontier of Financial Inclusion

What is the frontier of financial inclusion? There is a geographical frontier: people in rural areas are more often financially excluded. There is a technological frontier in the form of a digital divide. But there’s also a social frontier, often appearing through social norms that dictate who can, and can’t, use financial services. What can we learn from Women’s Micro Bank in Papua New Guinea which used biometric technology to push geographical, technological and social boundaries?
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Podcast

Will Central Bank Digital Currencies be a Game-Changer for Financial Inclusion?

Central banks have been eying the emergence of privately issued digital currencies with a mix of excitement and anxiety, and some began experimenting with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Some advocates say CBDCs will help central banks advance financial inclusion. But are CBDCs really a game-changer for financial inclusion?

Influence Stories

These stories highlight examples of CGAP’s influence in the financial sector over the years, in terms of stakeholder focus, interventions and activities, and the overall impact.

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Influence Story

Mitigating Risks From Digital Credit

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Influence Story

Catalyzing G2P Reform to Reach People in Need

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Influence Story

Promoting Digital Education Loans for Smallholder Farmers

Key Documents

Check below CGAP key publications, including annual reports, strategic documents, evaluations, and more.

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CGAP VII Strategy (FY24-28)

CGAP’s five-year strategy covering the period of July 2023 through June 2028 —CGAP VII— will contribute to strengthening responsible and inclusive financial ecosystems by elevating the focus of financial inclusion to broader development outcomes.  

CGAP Annual Report 2023

CGAP Annual Report 2023

In FY22, CGAP has unpacked new opportunities to advance financial inclusion and to boost livelihoods and resilience. We began exploring new horizons for advancing women’s economic empowerment and building climate resilience through financial inclusion. And we embarked on a new strategy that elevates the focus of our work onto ways financial inclusion can contribute to efforts to address global development challenges. We also continued our ongoing support for the broader financial inclusion sector.

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CGAP VI Strategic Evaluation

This report summarizes findings from the strategic evaluation of CGAP conducted by Dalberg Advisors between February 2020 and June 2022.

News & Events

Keep up with the inclusive finance and financial inclusion community. Check out the latest news from across the sector, and an extensive calendar of events and events hosted by a wide range of organizations.

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