ADBI Policy Maker E-Training Webinar: Financial Inclusion in Asia and the Pacific

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Time of event

14:00–16:00 Tokyo time

Summary

While the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing use of digital financial services, it also highlights unequal digital tools and services access as well as digital skills gaps, particularly among low-income households and small firms. Policy actions will be needed to address these obstacles to greater financial inclusion in developing Asia and the Pacific going forward.

This ADBI Policy Maker E-Training webinar will explore challenges and opportunities related to the advancement of financial inclusion, financial literacy, and financial education as drivers of post-COVID-19 sustainable development in the region. It will focus on the role of financial technologies, or fintech, and their policy implications.

Objectives

• Examine the development of financial inclusion in Asia and the Pacific, its socioeconomic effects, and onward growth potential
• Highlight strategies for tackling barriers to greater financial inclusion, financial literacy, and financial education
• Identify the pillars of an effective financial inclusion policy framework, drawing upon country-level examples
• Assess the region’s e-commerce and fintech development and related policy imperatives

Participants

• Senior government officials, financial experts, and academia from Asian Development Bank member countries

Output

• Enhanced understanding of financial inclusion, financial literacy, and financial education development
• Exchange of lessons and best practices for strengthening financial inclusion policies

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