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Gender Inclusive Finance Roadmap for the Latin America and Caribbean Region

This report provides evidence-based, gender-transformative policy solutions that consider the unique needs, interests, and behaviors of both women and men.

Case Study

The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of Costa Rica

This case study explores the steps being taken in Costa Rica to increase women's financial inclusion.

Case Study

The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of the Dominican Republic

This case study offers an overview of the current state of women’s financial inclusion in the Dominican Republic.

Case Study

The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of Peru

This case study offers an overview of the current state of women's financial inclusion in Peru.

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Fintech and Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean

This paper analyzes how governments can leverage rapid expansion of fintech activities to drive financial inclusion in the region.

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Where Are the Unbanked in Belize?: Using Machine Learning Small Area Estimation to Improve Financial Inclusion Geographic Targeting

This study aims to contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of Belize's National Financial Inclusion Strategy by identifying the geographical areas where unbanked people live and analyzing the factors that influence the use of financial services and instruments.

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Microfinance and COVID-19: Principles for Regulatory Response

Five guiding principles for regulators mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 

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Preserving Liquidity: Policymaker Responses to COVID-19 and the Impact on Low-Income Customers

Initial lessons learned and suggestions for dealing with the current and future crises
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Microfinance Regulation: Lessons from Bolivia, Peru and the Philippines

Highlighting good practices in microfinance regulation and supervision
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Financial Regulation in the English-Speaking Caribbean: Is it Helping or Hindering Microfinance?

The influence of regulation on the development of microfinance in the English-speaking Caribbean