Staff Directory

Liza Diane Gordin

Financial Inclusion Analyst

Liza Diane Gordin is a consultant, based in Italy, supporting CGAPs work on Inclusive Insurance and Social Protection. Before joining CGAP, Liza worked for organization such as the World Bank (IFC), World Food Programme (WFP), and international NGOs (ProVeg and MitOst), mainly focusing on topics related to social (protection) policy, social inclusion, climate change, and civic participation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a specialization in psychology and philosophy from Maastricht University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Human Development from UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University. She is fluent in Dutch, English, Russian, and Italian.

By Liza Diane Gordin

Research

From Safety Net to Springboard

As climate risks intensify, there is an urgent need to better support low-income communities to adapt and build resilience. This paper highlights an untapped opportunity hiding in plain sight - integrating financial services into social protection programs – and outlines five priorities for funders, policymakers, and social protection professionals to unlock its potential.
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Inclusive Insurance: Scaling for Resilience and Impact

Insurance builds resilience by helping people manage shocks and invest confidently in their futures. Yet, inclusive insurance remains small-scale due to barriers in demand, supply, and policy. This deck explores challenges and opportunities—showing how funders can unlock insurance’s full potential as a catalyst for stability, security, and economic growth.
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Building Climate Resilience at Scale in the Sahel

Already reaching over half the world’s population, social protection systems present an untapped opportunity to channel climate funds to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change, enhancing the reach, efficiency, and impact of climate finance.