Issue #4: AFI Global Newsletter
Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
Bringing Smart Policies to Life
Nepal Rastra Bank issues a comprehensive Green Finance Taxonomy
Inclusive Green Finance in Nepal has taken a major step forward, following Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) ’s issuance of a Green Finance Taxonomy to help the financial sector facilitate the transition towards a green economy.
"The adoption of a dedicated green finance taxonomy is crucial given the pivotal role of private and public finance in tackling climate change. It will be essential for enhancing sustainable finance, providing a standardized framework to classify economic activities, and mobilizing green investments effectively."
— NRB Governor, Maha Prasad Adhikari
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Latest blogs
Gender inclusivity has become an integral part of central bank policy
Achieving true gender inclusivity will require central banks to address legal and socio-cultural, in addition to regulatory, barriers.
Looking beyond access: why getting women to use financial products effectively is what really matters
We need to get the message across that financial products and services make women more resilient to climate shocks and pandemics.
— Elsie Addo Awadzi , Deputy Governor,?Bank of Ghana
Tackling climate change and financial inclusion will require cross-cutting solutions
If we are to tackle the challenges of climate change, financial inclusion, and consumer protection, we have to take a cross-cutting view and approach them together."
— Charlotte Fauquembergue, Deputy Manager, Financial Systems, Agence fran?aise de développement
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The real work begins after financial regulations are passed, says new FATF President
We can’t just change regulations. We need to change training, working practices and the enforcement decisions of supervisors.
— Elisa de Anda Madrazo 2President, Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
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Why join AFI's Financial Inclusion Data Impact Working Group?
Technology and innovation can drive the inclusive growth agenda
To beat food insecurity, we need people-centered financial inclusion policy
Featured publications:
A new landscape report will guide national regulators and policymakers in identifying concrete actions to advance gender inclusive finance.
Six country case studies of policy tools and strategies which are supporting a sustainable and inclusive financial environment.
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About Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
AFI is a policy leadership alliance owned and led by member central banks and financial regulatory institutions with the common objective of advancing financial inclusion at country, regional and international levels. AFI partners with regulators, international organizations and private sector leaders to drive practical solutions and facilitate the implementation of impactful policy changes through its cooperative model that embeds peer learning, knowledge exchange and peer transformation. ? More on AFI.