Financial inclusion is critical in reducing poverty and achieving inclusive economic growth. When people can participate in the financial system, they are better able to start and expand businesses, i
In 2014, an estimated 2 billion adults lacked access to a transaction account (Global Findex 2014) and were excluded from the formal financial system. In response, the World Bank Group (WBG) with priv
Well-functioning financial systems serve a vital purpose, offering savings, credit, payment, and risk management products to people with a wide range of needs. Yet until now little had been known abou