IFC Helps Advance Digital Finance in Central Asia

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, hosted a regional conference to promote digital financial services, including e-money, Internet and mobile banking in Central Asia. The event was part of a larger World Bank Group effort to help people and small businesses access financial services, which is key to combating poverty and driving economic growth.

The event, titled Electronic and Digital Financial Services:  A Joint Path to Success, brought together over 130 executives from regional financial institutions, technology companies and financial technology firms. It provided a platform to discuss innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the digital finance industry.