IMF, World Bank and Bank of Thailand to Launch Bangkok Blueprint Against Digital Financial Fraud
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group and the Bank of Thailand are preparing to introduce a coordinated...
Financial Inclusion
World Bank Group Reports Record $112 Billion in Private Capital Mobilization to Support Jobs and Economic Growth
The World Bank Group has highlighted a significant milestone in its efforts to promote economic development, announcing that it mobilized...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
IFC Highlights How Data and AI Are Expanding Small-Business Finance in Mexico
Mexico City, September 12, 2026: Small businesses are an important source of employment and economic activity, but limited access to...
UNDP and Visa Launch Financial Inclusion Initiative for Women and Youth in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and Visa have joined forces to expand financial inclusion and economic...
African Development Bank and AXIAN Launch Digital Finance Initiative to Help 34,000 Women-Led Businesses Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group and pan-African technology company AXIAN have launched a new digital finance programme designed to expand...
Investing in the World’s Poorest Countries Can Strengthen Global Prosperity
Investment in the world’s poorest countries can have benefits that extend far beyond their borders. Expanding access to finance, infrastructure,...
Women’s Financial Inclusion Surges in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, but Gender Gap Remains
Women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have made remarkable progress in gaining access to formal financial services over the...
ASEAN Expands Cross-Border QR Payments to Build a More Connected Digital Economy
Southeast Asia is taking another significant step toward regional economic integration through the expansion of cross-border QR payment connectivity. As...
Colorado Becomes the 26th State to Join Fostering the Future Accounts Program
Colorado Expands Financial Opportunities for Foster Youth Colorado has officially become the 26th U.S. state to join the Fostering the...
PMAY-G Is Transforming Rural Women into Leaders of Enterprise and Social Change
Across rural India, a quiet transformation is reshaping villages as women emerge as stronger contributors to their families and communities....
Financial Inclusion: Moving from Mere Access to Meaningful Participation
Financial inclusion has long been recognized as a cornerstone of sustainable economic development. Over the past decade, India has made...
