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Financial Inclusion Forum UK organized a gathering of about 250 industry stakeholders to discuss “Progress and Future of Financial Inclusion,” hosted by EBRD in London. (U.K.)
Financial Sector Deepening Mozambique held a publication launch event focused on the role that private equity can play in empowering agricultural enterprises. (Mozambique)
GGEM Microfinance Services Ltd. convened a meeting In Freetown, in which 30 participants from the financial sector, government, clients and customers, with the Sierra Leone Association of Micro Finance Institutions discussed how the sector will impact the country in the next three years. (Sierra Leone)
GSMicrofinance hosted an annual training and networking event for microfinance workers from across the state of Queensland, focused on “putting the client first.” Additionally, GSMicrofinance visited partner organizations’ clients in remote communities around Cairns in Far North Queensland. (Australia)
Harvard Kennedy School's Business and Government PIC - Fintech Committee hosted a fireside chat with David Porteous to explore the role fintech can play in development and which regions are currently hotbeds for fintech innovations. (U.S.)
HBS-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance held a webinar for all program alumni focused on innovations in financial capability and how digital channels can be designed in ways that empower customers. (multi-country)
IFMR Lead hosted a discussion on emerging evidence in client protection and client centricity in digital finance, for stakeholders within its ecosystem. The discussion focused on identifying evidence gaps in research on consumer protection and potential areas for collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and service providers. (India)
Innovations for Poverty Action hosted a webinar showcasing the latest rigorous evidence on how digital products can help consumers overcome behavioral barriers. (multi-country)
Janautthan Samadayic Laghubitta Bikash Bank Limited organized a seminar in Rupandehi, Nepal to discuss the topic of “financial literacy and the role of digital media.” The seminar included 80 clients, with a special focus on women clients. (Nepal)
ESAF Microfinance hosted a panel discussion with some of the lead financial service providers in Kerala to discuss progress in the state. Additionally, ESAF organized a field exposure program called “A Day with the Loan Officer” for all department heads and head office staff. (India)
Financial Inclusion Forum Ghana held a debate (pictured at left) on the topic “Will banks become irrelevant with the growth of fintechs?” (Ghana)