Digital payments, informality and economic growth

This paper finds that as digital payments increase, economic growth improves. Specifically, a 1% rise in digital payment usage leads to a 0.10% increase in GDP per capita growth over two years.

Financial Inclusion of Migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean Region

This report discusses the current state of financial inclusion, the supply and demand of financial products and services for migrants, and the importance of remittances

The Promises of Digital Bank Accounts for Low-income Individuals

This report examines the impact of transitioning beneficiaries of a large-scale cash transfer program from cash to direct deposits into digital bank accounts.

Our Work on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

DPI, encompassing digital payments, identification, and data exchange, can significantly accelerate financial inclusion and economic growth. By enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable systems, DPI reduces costs, enhances security, and expands access to underserved populations.

Building Africa’s digital future

Global engagement in scaling instant payments: insights, strategies, and trust building

Over the past few months, the Alliance facilitated a series of peer exchanges, bringing together the architects of some of the world’s most dynamic digital payment platforms—systems that process billions of transactions monthly, such as India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Brazil’s rapidly evolving PIX.

How Digital Wages Can Contribute to the Living Wage Agenda

Digital Finance, Financial Inclusion and Gender Equality: Digital Public Goods, Rearchitecting Financial Systems and Economic Empowerment of Women

The paper discusses the importance of gender equality in financial systems.

AI: TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OR TRIGGERING FEAR? Generative Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Financial Consumers and Regulators

Generative AI and its potential to significantly transform financial services,

Fintech en América Latina y el Caribe: un ecosistema consolidado con potencial para aportar a la inclusión financiera regional

El informe destaca la maduración del ecosistema fintech en América Latina y el Caribe, y su regulación.

Colombia's digital inclusion strategy is bolstering financial inclusion — especially for women

Egypt’s central bank leads financial inclusion efforts for marginalized

In an exclusive interview, the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt explains how the country spearheads its financial inclusion strategy to ensure broad access to financial services, particularly for people with disabilities.

Egypt’s central bank leads financial inclusion efforts for marginalised groups

From Lagos to Abidjan: 1,000km of entrepreneurial energy in need of better digital payments

Empowering Every Ability: Egypt's Pioneering Journey Towards Financial Inclusion

Central Bank of Egypt advances financial inclusion for persons with disabilities through targeted regulations, accessible services, and collaborative initiative

Our work in Bangladesh

Learn how the Alliance is advocating for inclusive digital payments for resilience and growth in Bangladesh.

Advancing Women-Led MSMEs through Digital Financial Inclusion

This paper outlines enablers and examples for policymakers, financial service providers, and civil society organizations to empower women entrepreneurs in leveraging digital financial services.

Increasing financial inclusion to drive development. Economic report on Central America, Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Analysis of financial inclusion in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.

Supply-Side Gender Disaggregated Data for Advancing Financial Inclusion: Insights and Areas for Further Research

Explores the collection and use of gender-degreged data and future steps to leverage it for women’s financial inclusion.

Finternet: the financial system for the future

This paper proposes the “Finternet,” a future financial system inspired by the internet, as a solution to the outdated aspects of the current financial system.