This report explores the existing state of financial inclusion in the Philippines, determines barriers to achieving sustainable financial inclusion, and suggests recommendations to use the digital national ID to improve financial inclusion as a critical, strategic poverty reduction measure through increased access to financial services and strengthening of the social protection system.
Consultants' reports describe activities by a consultant or group of consultants related to preparing a technical assistance project.
This document dated November 2018 is provided for the ADB project 49386-001 in the Philippines.