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As the issue of climate change takes on ever greater urgency, more work is being done to identify how financial service providers and other sector support organizations can help people build resilience to the harmful effects of climate change, adapt to shifting economic landscapes and transition to low-carbon economies.
As technology advances, innovations continue to emerge which can support and even transform financial inclusion. Artificial intelligence, digital technologies, fintech and other innovations such as embedded finance and open finance all have the potential to make financial services more efficient, accessible and user-friendly. However, the new risks introduced must be understood and mitigated, while the potential for improving people’s lives is explored and maximized.
At least 281 million people worldwide live outside their country of origin, and many more have migrated internally, within their countries. For all those who migrate, financial inclusion is a key element for their well-being and incorporation into host economies. Access to a range of financial services can help them build resilience and take advantage of opportunities as they settle in to new environments, as well as send money to help their families back home.
The world is changing and MFIs need to adapt their ways of working to become more resilient and keep up with the times. The spread of digital technologies is one of the biggest shifts, requiring MFIs to come up with digital transformation strategies in order to remain competitive and grow.