News & Stories

Browse our curated collection of videos, podcasts, events, influence stories, and the latest news about CGAP. Find in-depth analyses, compelling stories, and the latest trends and developments in financial inclusion right here.

Videos

Explore our collection of videos that offer insights into financial inclusion, and related topics in the sector.

Climate Resilience: Dharmishtaben's Story

Investor Roadmap for Inclusive Green Growth

How Financial Inclusion Supports Health

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Podcasts

Hear from a wide range of technical experts, thought leaders, and financial service users as we explore new trends, controversies, and developments in inclusive finance.

Podcast

November 2022

What Can Super Typhoon Rai Teach Us About Financial Inclusion?

Typhoon Rai made landfall in the Philippines in December 2021, killing over 400 people and causing over US$1 billion in damage. With such extreme weather events becoming more common due to climate change, financial services can make households more resilient and adaptive. What is the role of insurance and other financial services in climate change mitigation and adaptation?

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November 2022

What's In Store for Embedded Finance?

The spread of digital technology and infrastructure has given rise to fintech, but it’s also driven the popularity of non-financial services like social media apps, gig platforms, and e-commerce sites. “Embedded finance” refers to the integration of financial tools into this growing array of services. What forms will embedded finance take in the future? What are the biggest opportunities and risks and what players are driving it in different regions?

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January 2023

Will Central Bank Digital Currencies be a Game-Changer for Financial Inclusion?

Central banks have been eying the emergence of privately issued digital currencies with a mix of excitement and anxiety, and some began experimenting with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Some advocates say CBDCs will help central banks advance financial inclusion. But are CBDCs really a game-changer for financial inclusion?

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Influence Stories

These stories highlight examples of CGAP’s influence in the financial sector over the years, in terms of stakeholder focus, interventions and activities, and the overall impact.

a group of women standing in front of their rickshaws

Photo by Nikhil Kapur

Influence Story

Bringing Financial Services to Gig Platforms

Millions of informal workers are joining gig platforms but remain underserved by the formal financial system. CGAP’s 3-year project explored opportunities to connect gig workers to financial services through those platforms.

a female farmer shows the camera a handful of cloves

Photo by by Herwin Gunadi/CGAP Photo Contest

Influence Story

Reaching Customers at the Last Mile through Agent Networks

Cash-in/ Cash-out (CICO) agent networks are important for digital financial services to be used by rural customers. Over five years, CGAP researched innovations, practices, policies, and regulations that enable greater reach and quality of rural agents.

a man shows a female famer details of a mobile money transaction on their phones

Photo by Tony Karumba/C4D Ltd

Influence Story

Mitigating Risks From Digital Credit

The success of digital credit requires a careful balancing act to ensure consumers are not exposed to high risks and adverse outcomes. CGAP partnered with providers to identify consumer protection issues emerging from digital credit and test potential solutions.

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Key Documents

Check below CGAP key publications, including annual reports, strategic documents, evaluations, and more.

CGAP VII Strategy (FY24-28)

CGAP’s five-year strategy covering the period of July 2023 through June 2028 —CGAP VII— will contribute to strengthening responsible and inclusive financial ecosystems by elevating the focus of financial inclusion to broader development outcomes.

CGAP Annual Report 2023

In FY22, CGAP has unpacked new opportunities to advance financial inclusion and to boost livelihoods and resilience. We began exploring new horizons for advancing women’s economic empowerment and building climate resilience through financial inclusion. And we embarked on a new strategy that elevates the focus of our work onto ways financial inclusion can contribute to efforts to address global development challenges. We also continued our ongoing support for the broader financial inclusion sector.

CGAP VI Strategic Evaluation

This report summarizes findings from the strategic evaluation of CGAP conducted by Dalberg Advisors between February 2020 and June 2022.

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News & Events

Keep up with the inclusive finance and financial inclusion community. Check out the latest news from across the sector, and an extensive calendar of events and events hosted by a wide range of organizations.