Financial Inclusion Via Sea Cable
Greater connectivity has the potential to advance digital finance in the Pacific islands, but governments and development partners will need to provide significant support.
Bram Peters, Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme
In this FinEquity Member Spotlight, Bram Peters provides insights into the current state of women’s financial inclusion in the Pacific, and thoughts on the impact of COVID-19.
Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy
This report describes PICAP’s approach towards achieving and mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion to ensure that women and the most vulnerable are fully represented in climate disaster risk financing products (e.g., parametric insurance).
Assessing Digital and Financial Literacy in Solomon Islands: Survey on Knowledge, Skills and Access
To address the digital and financial literacy gap, UNCDF conducted the Digital and Financial Literacy Survey in Solomon Islands to assess the current state of digital and financial literacy within the country.
IFC Signs Agreement With the Central Bank of Solomon Islands to Improve Credit Reporting
The agreement is part of a regional effort by IFC, working with banks, financial institutions, credit bureaus and central banks in Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu to guide them through the process of moving to comprehensive credit reporting.
Strengthening Financial Resilience in the Pacific
This publication captures the lessons learned from implementing climate risk insurance solutions in the Pacific over the last two years.
Disaster Risk Finance Strategy: Guideline for Pacific Island Countries
This guideline provides a step-by-step account of how Pacific Island countries can develop national Disaster Risk Financing strategies.
Demand and Supply Study Report on Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance in Solomon Islands
This demand and supply study report examines the growing impact of disasters caused by environmental hazards on individuals and households across Solomon Islands.
New Mobile Money Service Welcomed as a Tool for Financial Inclusion in Solomon Islands
Launched in June 2023 by the country’s largest telecommunications provider, the new mobile money service M-Selen aims to bring basic financial services to the fingertips of everyday Solomon Islanders.