All Publications
The Role of Consumer Organizations to Support Consumers of Financial Services in Low and Middle Income Countries
Based on a survey with 36 members of Consumers International from 32 low- and middle-income countries this report highlights key approaches that consumer associations can use to advocate for better financial consumer protection.
The Stories Algorithms Tell: Bias and Financial Inclusion at the Data Margins
This publication shares insights for financial inclusion stakeholders on what algorithms can say about who is creditworthy in emerging markets, the risks for those it leaves out, and what it all might mean for inclusive finance.
What's Next for Social Protection in Light of COVID-19: Country Responses
This publication focuses on the urgency and importance of providing comprehensive and adequate social protection to all—especially in times of crisis.
Youth Financial Inclusion Policy Framework
Based on AFI members experiences, this policy framework provides regulatory and policy approaches recommended to advance the youth financial inclusion agenda.
2019 Trends in International Funding for Financial Inclusion
CGAP Funder Survey documenting global trends in funding for financial inclusion.
Algorithmic Bias, Financial Inclusion, and Gender
A primer on opening up new credit to women in emerging economies
Best Practices in Credit Risk Management in Times of Crisis
Good practices by MFIs focusing on containing credit risk and taking care of their financial sustainability
Crisis Roadmap for Microfinance Institutions: COVID-19 and Beyond
Steps microfinance institutions can take to navigate the pandemic and prepare for future crises
Demand-side Approach to Inclusive Green Finance Data Collection
This Guideline Note discusses a first approach to demand-side data collection to support financial regulators and financial service providers to measure the needs and perspectives of the target populations related to the impact of climate-related events.