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About Us:
The Alliance for Financial Inclusion AFI is a pioneering global policy leadership alliance, owned and steered by member central banks and financial regulatory institutions. Our overarching objective is to drive the advancement of financial inclusion across countries, regions, and globally through collaborative efforts that harness peer learning, knowledge exchange, and transformative strategies.
Born out of the conviction that sharing global best practices in a knowledge-based platform is essential for expanded and enhanced policies promoting inclusive finance, AFI has evolved since its inception over a decade ago. Supported by dedicated partners and donors, we have invested substantially into this platform, delivering tangible outcomes that have significantly contributed to fostering financial inclusion.
AFI's journey began with the determination to tackle global challenges of financial exclusion. Today, it boasts an impressive network comprising central banks and financial regulators from 81 developing and emerging economies worldwide, all united in our mission to propel the financial inclusion aga forward.
Vision:
Our vision is to achieve universal access to affordable financial services across the globe for all unbanked individuals.
Mission:
AFI's mission is to empower policymakers with sustnable and inclusive policies that facilitate increased access and usage of quality financial services among underserved communities. We are committed to formulating, implementing these policies, and advocating for them globally through cooperative.
Values:
AFI fosters an environment where personal and professional growth thrives by adhering to six core principles: Ownership, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, Excellence, and Collaboration.
Ownership - Ensuring mutual understanding of AFI's vision and values, taking responsibility for our decisions with clear communication. We are accountable for our professional development.
Integrity - Applying consistent rules for all without favoritism or external influence. personal gns through working relationships.
Transparency - Sharing pertinent information in a timely manner and ensuring decision-making processes are communicated clearly. Encouraging open dialogue and constructive criticism among colleagues.
Respect - Treating people from diverse backgrounds with dignity and assuming good intentions. Making efforts to understand roles and responsibilities, valuing everyone's contributions.
Excellence - Meeting AFI quality standards at all times, prioritizing member needs, setting ambitious performance goals for individual growth.
Collaboration - Applying patience, understanding, and respect throughout the work process. Helping colleagues beyond job descriptions, sharing information and knowledge generously.
Cooperation Model:
Our cooperative network is built around two key pillars:
Country-led approaches – Members focus on supporting countries in designing impactful solutions that address their unique challenges and needs. This approach has fostered a sense of ownership as ambitious targets are set and surpassed.
Peer-to-peer engagement - The value of sharing knowledge, not measured by institution size or wealth, creates an equal community where each memberregardless of scaleis given the opportunity to both contribute and learn.
Governance:
Established under Malaysia's International Organizations Privileges and Immunities Act 1992, AFI is a global organization primarily dedicated to promoting evidence-based policy solutions that enhance the lives of the poor through inclusive finance.
AFI's governance structure ensures collaborative decision-making processes among its diverse membership.
Membership:
Our network comprises central banks and financial regulatory institutions from developing and emerging economies committed to addressing financial exclusion challenges together.
Management:
AFI is managed by a team responsible for strategizing, implementing initiatives, overseeing operational activities, and ensuring alignment with our vision, mission, and values.
Donors Partners:
We have an extensive network of donors and partners who support AFI's initiatives, providing critical resources that enable us to deliver on our mission effectively.
AFI: Global Leadership in Financial Inclusion Policy Regulation:
As the premier organization for financial inclusion policy and regulation worldwide, we are dedicated to promoting evidence-based solutions through a collaborative model. Our members lead efforts to improve lives of the poor by making quality financial services more accessible globally.
Guidance:
Our approach involves collaboration across various thematic areas guided by our working groups and other thematic initiatives, fostering innovation and knowledge exchange among policymakers.
Publications Resources:
We produce insightful publications that share research findings and best practices in inclusive finance. Our resource center serves as a comprehensive repository for information on financial inclusion policies and strategies.
Implementation:
AFI is committed to implementing policies at the country level and driving regional initiatives med at accelerating financial inclusion. We provide capacity building support through various trning programs tlored to meet specific needs across diverse contexts.
Aga Setting:
We set global agas that prioritize sustnable financial solutions, develop accords focused on specific sectors or issues, convene leaders in our Global Policy Forum GPF, host annual Financial Inclusion Awards to recognize outstanding contributions, and share the perspectives of industry leaders through CEO reflections.
Stay Connected with Us:
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Copyright Legal Information:
Alliance for Financial Inclusion respects copyright laws and provides clear terms of use. Our privacy policy ensures that we handle personal information responsibly, adhering to international standards.
AFI 2009-2024: Empowering global financial inclusion through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based policies.
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