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    About CFI

    CFI IS AN INDEPENDENT THINK TANK WORKING TO ADVANCE INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD.

    We conduct research, pilot innovative solutions, and convene the inclusive finance sector to spark evidence-based change.

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    Research and Insights

    Our research and knowledge products aim to inform decision makers within the inclusive finance sector and spark systems-level change to improve the financial lives of underserved people around the world.

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    Our Research Priorities

    • Consumer Protection
    • Responsible Data Practices
    • Climate Risk & Resilience
    • Women’s Financial Inclusion

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    • MSEs in the Digital Economy
    • Responsible Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
    • Inclusive Fintech
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    Convenings

    FOSTERING COLLABORATION TO SPUR ACTION

    Our global convenings bring together inclusive finance experts from around the world to share perspectives, learn from one another, and collectively work to build responsible financial solutions for those who need them most.

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    • Financial Inclusion Week
    • Responsible Finance Forum
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Small Firms, Big Impact: Digitization, Financial Services, and Climate Resilience in Five Emerging Markets

24 Apr 2025

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The Role of Access to Finance in Reducing Vulnerabilities

05 Mar 2025

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Innovative Financial Services to Improve Maternal Health 

27 Feb 2025

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Power in Practice – or Only on Paper? Addressing the Financial Gaps Affecting Women Business Owners in India

15 Aug 2023

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Fight Gender Inequality: Prioritizing Women’s Customer Experience in Product Design and Complaint Resolution Processes

08 Aug 2023

Financial Inclusion Week 2022

FIW 2022 Recap

26 Jan 2023

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End-of-Year Reflections

13 Dec 2022

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Does Financial Inclusion Boost Borrowers’ Resilience? Three Lessons from the Pandemic

14 Nov 2022

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Digital Adoption of MSMEs During COVID-19

27 Sep 2022

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Preparing MSMEs for Future Crises: Lessons From COVID-19

07 Sep 2022

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Center for Financial Inclusion

The Center for Financial Inclusion is an independent think tank housed at Accion. Through research and convenings, we work to advance inclusive financial systems around the world.

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