Tilman Ehrbeck

Tilman is a former CEO of CGAP. As such, he was responsible for the strategic direction and management of the organization, a global partnership of 34 funders with the common objective to advance financial inclusion for the poor. Prior to CGAP, Tilman was a Partner with the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, where he held a series of leadership positions in the Global Banking and Healthcare Practices. He has worked in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Tilman holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the EU-sponsored European University Institute (EUI) and an undergraduate degree from the University of Hamburg.

By Tilman Ehrbeck

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Given Opportunity, Extreme Poor Take Destiny Into Their Own Hands

At the global level, the extreme poor are those living with less than $1.25 a day, estimated in 2012 to be nearly 1.2 billion people. The Graduation Approach is not a silver bullet to ending extreme poverty. But it seems to hold real potential.
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How Can the Poor Embark on a Pathway To Sustainable Livelihoods?

Creating appropriate and effective pathways for people to escape extreme poverty is a complex challenge. At CGAP one solution we are exploring is the Graduation to Sustainable Livelihood Approach, which uses a variety of interventions.
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Could India’s Unique ID be a Financial Inclusion Game-Changer?

The Indian government’s plan to provide every resident with a unique biometrically linked identity number is an exciting development for those of us dedicated to broadening financial access to unbanked people worldwide.
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Private Sector Stepping Up Leadership in Financial Inclusion

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, some 60+ private and public sector leaders expressed their commitment to put the puzzle pieces for greater financial inclusion together for real impact.
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The Next Financial Inclusion Challenge: Private Sector Leadership

World leaders are embracing financial inclusion at an accelerating pace because they know it is an important ingredient for social and economic progress in developing countries. But despite the political tailwind, 2.5 billion people remain excluded from formal financial services. What needs to happen to meaningfully advance financial inclusion for the poor?