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Regulatory Sandboxes: A Practical Guide for Policy Makers

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A visual guide that walks you through the key decision points on whether to build a regulatory sandbox for financial inclusion.

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When is a regulatory sandbox the best method for financial regulators to test innovative products and services? And how can they use a sandbox for advancing financial inclusion? CGAP’s new guide leads regulators step by step through the decision-making process.
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A regulatory sandbox is a framework set up by a financial sector regulator to allow small-scale, live testing of innovations by private firms in a controlled environment under the regulator’s supervision. This explains key design elements, key benefits and associated risks, and hypothesizes about the use of sandboxes in advancing financial inclusion.