Robert Cull Lead Economist for the World Bank By Robert Cull Research29 April 2014 Financial Inclusion and Development: Recent Impact Evidence This paper proposes that the accumulating body of evidence supports policy makers’ assessments that developing inclusive financial systems is an important component for economic and social progress on the development agenda. Research20 May 2012 Financial Inclusion and Stability: What Does Research Show? This Brief explores the research to date on financial inclusion and stability.