Center for Financial Inclusion Header LogoCenter for Financial Inclusion
Search IconDonate
Try: Financial Technology, Sub-Saharan Africa, Case Study
Center for Financial Inclusion Header LogoCenter for Financial Inclusion
SearchDonate
About

What We Do

Research and Insights

By advancing new concepts and investigating big, unanswered questions, we help the industry meet the financial needs of underserved people around the world.

EXPLORE TOPICS

Client Advocacy

Our work centers around client protection and empowerment—a critical yet often lacking component of financial inclusion.

LEARN MORE

Fellowships and Executive Education

Building practical knowledge and human capacity, we work to deepen and sustain financial inclusion.

DIVE IN

Industry Engagement

We support, convene and engage industry stakeholders to help make financial inclusion a lasting reality.

JOIN US

Current Programs

Board Leadership for Impact Program

Board effectiveness executive education for social enterprise leaders

DIVE IN

Building Financial Capabilities and Strengthening Institutions Through Customer-Centered Innovations

Enhancing financial customer engagement by building their capability

DIVE IN

CFI Research Fellows

Addressing the most pressing questions facing the financial inclusion community

DIVE IN

Financial Inclusion Equity Council

A forum for financial inclusion equity investors

DIVE IN

HBS-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance

Shaping the next generation of inclusive finance leaders

DIVE IN

The Smart Campaign

Keeping clients first in financial inclusion

DIVE IN

Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion

Advocates for responsible financial inclusion

DIVE IN

Partner With Us

Institutional partnerships make our programming possible. We partner with foundations, corporations, financial institutions and multilateral organizations to advance financial inclusion. Let's work together.

Learn more

Past Programs

Africa Board Fellowship Program

Peer learning and exchange for board members and CEOs to strengthen the governance of financial institutions serving low-income clients

DIVE IN

Energy Links

Using savings groups and microfinance as a platform for providing and supporting pro-poor energy solutions.

DIVE IN

Financial Inclusion 2020

A movement and a roadmap to mobilized stakeholders around the globe to achieve full financial inclusion

DIVE IN

Financial Inclusion for Persons With Disabilitities

Building a strong business case for providing non-subsidized financial services to persons with disabilities

DIVE IN

Mainstreaming Financial Inclusion: Best Practices

Helping mainstream financial institutions overcome barriers to reaching underserved people with quality financial services

DIVE IN

Mapping the Invisible Market

How will major forces such as demographic change, income growth, urbanization, and technology influence the evolution of financial inclusion over the next decade?

DIVE IN

Risk Management

Designing and using of risk management strategies to serve the microfinance sector.

DIVE IN

Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter.