The #ImpactPathfinder— a new interactive platform by @CGAP helps navigate the evidence, showing what we know—and what we don’t know yet—about financial inclusion’s impact. Read more by CGAP’s @Sophie and @Dalberg’s @Gaurav:

Did you know that this year we launched FinDev Editor's Collections? These pages provide a curated selection of the most relevant and up-to-date resources on key topics for financial inclusion. We’ve started out with these four Collections: ♦️Climate Change and Financial Inclusion ♦️Innovation and Technology ♦️Migration and Forced Displacement ♦️Microfinance Adaptation and Resilience Learn more and let us know if you have a suggestion for our next Collection: #climatechange #Innovation #Technology #Migration #microfinance #financialinclusion

Were there blogs, publications, or events last year that changed the way you think or work? Let us know here 👉🔗 Here's what stood out for us in 2024 - research from our global financial inclusion community showcasing thought leadership, innovative ideas, practical guidance, and critical perspectives from regions in crisis 👉 Organizations featured on the list are: @gatesfoundation, @CGAP, @womensworldbnkg, @BIS_org, @IMFNews, @UNSGSA, @WorldBank, @Majmoua, @FAO, @financialaccess & @e_MFP. Also explore our selection of 2024 publications for our regional audiences. French: Spanish: Arabic: #women #climatechange #climatefinance #artificialintelligence #AI #openfinance #microfinance @PortalFinDev @Portail_FinDev

Pioneering Canadian firm @DeetkenImpact announced that @ceniarth, in partnership with an aligned donor-advised fund, has committed $10 million to the Ilu Women’s Empowerment Fund. As the first gender lens investing fund focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, the Ilu Fund directs capital to women-led businesses in key industries like inclusive finance, renewable energy, and job creation for women. This investment is more than financial—it's about shaping a future where women’s economic empowerment leads to resilient, sustainable communities. The Ilu Fund will provide the capital and technical support necessary to drive change. Learn more about this exciting milestone at #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #IluFund #ImpactInvesting

In 2024, our global financial inclusion community shared hundreds of publications and blog posts on FinDev, showcasing thought leadership, innovative ideas, practical guidance, and critical perspectives from regions in crisis. We've handpicked some of the most impactful pieces that shaped the conversations in the sector last year 👉 Organizations featured on the list are: @gatesfoundation, @CGAP, @womensworldbnkg, @BIS_org, @IMFNews, @UNSGSA, @WorldBank, @Majmoua, @FAO, @financialaccess & @e_MFP What stood out for you in 2024? Were there blogs, publications, or events from organizations other than your own that changed the way you think or work? We’d love to hear about them here 👉🔗 Also explore our selection of 2024 publications for our regional audiences. French: Spanish: #women #climatechange #climatefinance #artificialintelligence #AI #openfinance #microfinance

🔔 Don't miss this week's FinDev Exchange (👉🏻 with so much to unpack! ✔️Financial Inclusion Year in Review 2024 - a curated list of notable contributions from last year which showed thought leadership, explored innovative ideas and approaches, challenged conventional thinking, offered practical guidance, and highlighted perspectives from regions in crisis. ✔️Future-proofing Retirement: Why Pension Systems Must Adapt to Women’s Needs -in Arabic, translated from the World Bank blog by @ArabicFinDev. And as always, the latest form @AfricaNenda, @WorldBank & @ECA_OFFICIAL | @BladeLabs_ | @FAO & @giz_gmbh | @sahamati | @_TorontoCentre | @SymbioticsNews | @DreamStartLabs | @mcesocap #GenderEquality #FinancialInclusion #IslamicFinance #WomenEmpowerment #InclusiveFinance #SMEs #Technology

Apply to the @_TorontoCentre's 2025 International Women's Day Scholarship by 28 February to join their Certified Financial Supervisor Designation or Climate Risk Certification program. #IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #AccelerateAction

Subscribe to the FinDev Exchange and join over 20,000 recipients globally who receive the Exchange in English, French, Spanish or Arabic. ✍ The Exchange shares: ➤ Featured interviews, blog posts and webinars on trending topics in financial inclusion and microfinance. ➤ The latest library publications, announcements, job postings and events from the sector. #financialinclusion #inclusivefinance #microfinance #consumerprotection #womensempowerment #refugeefinance #fintech #agriculturalfinance @ArabicFinDev @Portail_FinDev @PortalFinDev

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - read our blog by Mahima Dixit and Arshi Aadil | @MicroSave ➡️ The blog shares recent MSC research with banking customers indicating a rising vulnerability among beneficiaries who receive government payments digitally into bank accounts or mobile wallets. The study uncovered a surge in fraud cases following government announcements on fund disbursement or notifications that require citizen action to continue accessing government services. These challenges pose a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital benefit delivery. ❓What tactics do scammers use to trick beneficiaries into giving money or sharing personal information? ❓Is there anything governments can do to protect their beneficiaries from fraud? #fraud #dataprotection #consumerprotection

This @FinEquityGlobal blog contributed by Francesca Krist at @womensworldbnkg, explores how women are bearing the brunt of climate change crises. The blog argues that financial access is essential for fostering women’s resilience and and how for gender-responsive financial approaches to be most effective, they must be supplemented by non-financial interventions. Read here 🔗 FinEquity, a community of practice to empower women through financial inclusion, is convened by @CGAP and hosted by @FinDevGateway. #climatechange #women #financialinclusion #womensempowerment

🌟 Join @AFIFORUM - Asia Financial Institutions Forum 2025 for an Inspiring Keynote from @SSirtaine, CEO of @CGAP  🌟 With over 25 years of experience in development finance, Sophie is a globally recognized leader in inclusive finance, dedicated to empowering the world’s most vulnerable populations. Her session, titled “The Path to a Resilient, Sustainable Future Starts Here… with Inclusive Finance,” will explore how we can harness technological innovation and human ingenuity to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges—from climate disasters to economic disruptions. 🌍 Why attend? ✅ Discover how inclusive finance can drive climate action, unlock women’s economic potential, and build resilience in the face of global crises. ✅ Gain insights into Asia’s role as a leader in financial innovation and infrastructure. ✅ Learn actionable steps to create a more sustainable and equitable future for all. 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! 👉 #AFIForum2023 #InclusiveFinance #Sustainability #Resilience #ClimateAction #WomenEmpowerment #Innovation #GlobalGoals #SDGs #Asia

📣Explore the latest publications from the global financial inclusion community below & many more here: - updated daily: 💡 Virtual Assets and Financial Inclusion for Latin America and the Caribbean by @NewsAFI ( 💡 Building Women’s Climate Resilience: A Case Study Series - MEDA Nicaragua Technolinks+ by @FinEquityGlobal ( 💡 Informal Financial Savings Practices to Facilitate Formal Financial Inclusion by World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews (WJARR) ( FinDev Gateway hosts the largest, free collection of online resources on microfinance and financial inclusion, sharing lessons on how financial inclusion can enable people to capture opportunities and build resilience. #financialinclusion | #microfinance | #inclusivefinance | #women | #genderinclusion |

📢 There is so much going on within the financial inclusion sector, that it can feel overwhelming at times to keep track of all the new developments. That’s why we’re curating selected FinDev Collections for you – to bring together the most relevant and up-to-date resources on key topics for the inclusive finance sector. We've kicked things off with 4️⃣ collections: ➡️ 🟢 Climate Change and Financial Inclusion 🟢 Innovation and Technology 🟢 Migration and Forced Displacement 🟢 Microfinance Adaptation and Resilience We’d love to know what you think, and what topics you suggest for our next FinDev Collection - please comment below. #financialinclusion #microfinance #financialservices