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The IYASA dance group dazzled delegates with an electrifying performance, bringing the National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2022-2026) to life through music, dance, and drama! #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @IyasaZw

In her presentation on Creating an Inclusive Landscape for Women, Mrs Sakinatou Balde, the Principal Officer for the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative at the African Development Bank, outlined AFAWA’s efforts aimed at bridging the gender gap which she noted as estimated at $42 billion in access to finance for women Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on the continent. She further highlighted that AFAWA aims to unlock $5 billion of access to finance for women entrepreneurs by 2026. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @AfDB_Group

Head of the Africa Regional Office (ARO) at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), Ms Nomcebo Sherron Hadebe, reiterated AFI’s commitment to responsible Financial innovation by bringing together its members to ensure the development of policies and initiatives that promote inclusive and responsible financial innovations. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI

The Head of the Financial Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy Division at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Mrs Madalitso Chamba, emphasised the need for Financial literacy programs to be conceptualised as a solution to challenges/barriers that vulnerable groups face in accessing and using financial products and services. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @ReserveBankMW

Dr Yaa Afi Osei, the Assistant Director in the Banking Supervision Department of the Bank of Ghana, spoke about Gender Laws, Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Ghana, focusing on the Case of Women-Owned MSMEs.#AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @thebankofghana

Mr Kennedy Komba, Director of Financial Deepening and Inclusion at the Bank of Tanzania, presented on Tanzania’s Financial Inclusion Journey – Collaboration and Role of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy Governance Structures. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @BankOfTanzania

In a speech read on his behalf by the Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Hon D.K Mnangagwa, Guest of Honour at the conference, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Hon Prof M. Ncube highlighted some of the initiatives that the Government, in collaboration with the RBZ, has taken to promote an inclusive economy. The initiatives include the Capitalisation of Strategic Institutions, Devolution, Gender Equity, Infrastructure Development, and Financial Digitalization and Innovation. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @ZimTreasury @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @ZBCNewsonline @HeraldZimbabwe @ChronicleZim @NewsDayZimbabwe @DailyNewsZim

The Reserve Bank established a Collateral Registry for movable assets to expand the range of qualifying collateral accepted by lenders as part of the broader reforms to promote access to finance and enhance financial inclusion. Acceptable assets include livestock, household goods, crops, business stock, and accounts receivable. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @ZBCNewsonline @HeraldZimbabwe @ChronicleZim @NewsDayZimbabwe @DailyNewsZim

RBZ Deputy Governor Dr Jesimen Chipika unpacking financial literacy initiatives that the RBZ and its partners have been implementing. These include establishing a Financial Literacy Thematic Working Group, Financial Literacy in Education Curricula, Global Money Week Activities, High school visits to the RBZ, Roadshows and Community Engagements, and the National Financial Literacy Strategy, among others. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI @ZBCNewsonline @HeraldZimbabwe @ChronicleZim @NewsDayZimbabwe @DailyNewsZim

The overall objective of the Conference is to provide an opportunity for the Bank and its stakeholders to discuss topical issues in implementing the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) II and showcase initiatives being undertaken by stakeholders. #AFIC2024 #FromPolicytoPractice #FinancialInclusion @Potraz_zw @SECZIM @IPECZW @NewsAFI