Innovations in financial inclusion can support climate-vulnerable populations access healthcare and mitigate climate-related health risks.

Recent research reveals the promise of instant payment systems, finding five key ways they can push forward progress on financial inclusion - from lowering prices on transactions to enhancing competition and innovation. 

To mark International Women's Day 2025, this guide shares the latest blogs and publications on financial services that work for women.

New research from CARE shows that women entrepreneurs set clear business goals and believe they can achieve them, but they lack credit. Women-centered design can help break systemic barriers to offer more and better credit options for all.

Artificial intelligence is a transformative force with the potential to make financial services more efficient, inclusive and responsive to client needs. However, the future of AI in financial inclusion relies on responsible practices to ensure an ethical and impactful use of this evolving technology.

Reflecting on the highlights of 2024, we have compiled a list of notable contributions from the past year which showed thought leadership, explored innovative ideas and approaches, offered practical guidance, amplified underrepresented voices and engaged with the most pressing issues for the financial inclusion sector. 

Unequal power dynamics and discriminatory social norms can stand in the way of women gaining full control of their financial resources. Engaging in four types of dialogue – from household to systems – can help shift these norms.

The Banca de las Oportunidades project, “El Parche Financiero” (“the Financial Patch”), aims to promote financial inclusion for the 100,000 Venezuelan migrants in the country.

Coordinated efforts are needed to move from emergency response to long-term inclusion. The Community of Practice on the Financial Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced People aims to help make this happen.

Government payment recipients with digital accounts are increasingly becoming the targets of scams. Recent research identifies key vulnerability points and recommendations for improving consumer protection.