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Compliance-based checklists aren't enough to protect financial consumers. We explore why consumer certification must shift from rigid policy reviews to real-world outcomes, using direct customer insights to build a responsible finance ecosystem: cgap.pub/4wB5owa

Join us on July 21 for a discussion on what the #microfinance evidence shows, what decades of practice have taught us & how to move beyond the simplified debate of whether microfinance “works” or “does not work”. Register: worldbankgroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

TV shows can do more than entertain—they can be powerful agents of change. Watch our new video to see how storytelling has helped to boost #FinancialLiteracy and support inclusion in #Kenya 👇 #FinancialInclusion #Edutainment

When climate shocks hit Nasrin & Rahim's rice harvest, they faced an impossible choice: sell their goat, drain savings, or borrow from a moneylender. This season was different—because they had a contingent line of credit. More: cgap.pub/4vloh5h  #ClimateResilience

AI is reshaping financial services—but supervision in emerging markets is lagging behind. 53% of EMDE regulators use AI-powered #SupTech vs. 85% in advanced economies. Our new brief shows how to close that gap responsibly: cgap.pub/4vdXFD5

When climate shocks hit, financial providers often pull back just when clients need capital most. CLOCs offer a different approach. Join our webinar July 14 to learn how they work in practice. Register: bit.ly/4vJA2Du

How can regulators and deposit insurers protect customers’ funds if an e‑money issuer fails or if the bank holding the float collapses? 🎥 Watch to discover how CGAP’s framework answered this critical question.

⚠ Combating financial fraud in digital finance is a global priority. CGAP presents 8 types of solutions that have shown some success in protecting consumers against fraud: cgap.pub/3R8C54T

Today marks International #MSMEDay. This is an opportunity to highlight the pivotal role of Micro and Small Enterprises (#MSEs) everywhere in driving sustainable development & building a more resilient world for all. Learn more here: cgap.pub/4kaFRmX #FinancialInclusion

Reducing #microfinance to a yes-or-no verdict misses the point entirely. The real questions: how are loans designed, delivered, and regulated? Who receives them? What are they used for? Read the op-ed via @ProSyn: cgap.pub/43ZXVuq  #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveFinance

Shared agent networks can make financial services viable in fragile contexts. But they rarely emerge without development funders stepping in first. We outline 3 models funders can use & include a financial modeling tool to stress-test sustainability: cgap.pub/3SrkXI3

How do people in poverty adapt to climate shocks? We revisit our conversations with a smallholder and @MicroSave from CGAP’s Inclusive Finance Frontiers podcast to find out. 🎥 🎧 Watch the recap and catch up on the full episode: ​​cgap.pub/3BcKxIz

The relevance of #tokenization for #FinancialInclusion is unexplored. Could tokenization help lower barriers to investment, expand #credit access for small businesses, or improve cross-border #payments?  Read our blog to learn more: cgap.pub/3SgLB6v

We've expanded the Impact Pathfinder: 14 new impact pathways, 31 in total. An enhanced AI-powered chatbot. And evidence from 860+ studies to help answer questions about poverty, economic growth, resilience, jobs, health, climate adaptation & more. 👉 impactpathfinder.org

As climate shocks grow more severe, financial service providers need tools that go beyond portfolio protection. CGAP's new reading deck explores Contingent Lines of Credit—pre-arranged funding that activates rapidly when disaster strikes: cgap.pub/4uHp0NX

🔍 #Financialinclusion funding is an evolving landscape. CGAP mapped 2,015 "new" funders — 90% private, over half based in emerging markets. 📝 Explore our research to learn what this means for the sector: cgap.pub/3OVJa7X

Millions lack affordable #HousingFinance. Meanwhile, construction causes 37% of global CO2 emissions. Can #CarbonMarkets address both? We explore how carbon revenues can lower green building costs & break down barriers to housing finance: cgap.pub/4elI6CW

🚨 Less than 48 hours left to apply for CGAP’s Financial Literacy Solutions Sprint.  We're looking for scalable, technology-enabled solutions from countries participating in the U.S. G20 Presidency.  Apply now: cgap.pub/42MgBgB  #FinancialLiteracy #Fintech #CGAPSprint

How does our #FinancialInclusion research support people living in poverty? It enables others, like policymakers & financial service providers, to create policies & services that deliver greater impact for the most vulnerable. Watch the video to learn how 👇

The same #microfinance loan can help one entrepreneur thrive, leave another unchanged, and push a third into distress. CGAP analyzed 400+ studies to explore what shapes those different outcomes: cgap.pub/3SAsLHp #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveCredit #InclusiveCredit