The Smart Campaign

The Center for Financial Inclusion, CGAP, and many industry players recognize the need to protect microfinance clients, both for their benefit and the benefit of the industry as a whole. A consensus has emerged around six principles that would comprise the industry’s commitment to client protection.

Financial Inclusion: What's the Vision?

Financial Inclusion is about creating financial systems that support all people – especially those previously excluded – by providing them with access to financial services delivered in a convenient, reliable and affordable manner.
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Aligning Interests

Since the fall of 2008, the Center has been collaborating with Calmeadow on a joint study examining governance during periods of institutional transition at MFIs. During these times, stakeholders in the institution often encounter deep problems with governance and the alignment of interests.