Gateway Guide to Financial Inclusion for Refugees

20 June has been designated World Refugee Day. The problem of refugees has never been more pressing. The UN estimates there are more than 65 million displace people around the world escaping war, conflicts, and natural disasters that find themselves in foreign lands, economically and financially excluded, and in desperate need of opportunities.

Financial service providers need to know how they can help this particular portion of society by understanding the true risks, and potential advantages, in refugee communities. Beyond the myths and perceived dangers of providing financial services to refugees, organizations are looking at how to best serve this community in ways that are both financially responsible and socially beneficial.

As we mark World Refugee Day, let’s look at some of the noteworthy publications in the Library that explore the intersection of financial inclusion and refugees.