As we begin a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements of 2024—a year filled with progress, partnerships, and impactful research that brought us closer to our mission of advancing financial inclusion. From fostering new collaborations to generating evidence that informs policy and practice, ReFinD has continued to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial systems of tomorrow. Here is our roundup of the stories worth
Advancing knowledge on financial Inclusion
- ReFinD and Ecobank Partner to Advance Financial Inclusion through Agency Banking Research. Read more
- New Study Finds Randomized Entry of Mobile Money Vendors Drives Multi-Level Improvements in Ghana’s Markets. Read more
- Deepening Digital Financial Inclusion Among Women: A ReFinD Pilot Project. Read more
Building capacity for research and knowledge sharing
- ReFinD Welcomes Nine New Grantees in Third Funding Round. Read more
- ReFinD Completes First Cohort of Projects, Advancing Evidence in Agent Network Development Across Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Read more
- ReFinD’s New Delhi Networking Session Drives Collaboration Across Asia. Read more
- ReFinD RFP3 Closes with Record Participation from Asia. Read more
Influencing policy and industry practices
- First ReFinD Policy Brief Addresses E-Levy's Impact on Digital Financial Services in Ghana. Read more
- ReFinD Executive Director Champions Data Harmonization at Inaugural Financial Inclusion Conference. Read more
- 3. ReFinD Co-Hosts Fireside Conversation to Enhance Industry-Academia Relations. Read more
Strengthening partnerships and regional outreach
- ReFinD Partners with Ethiopian Economics Association to Conduct Scoping Study on Agent Network Ecosystem in Ethiopia. Read more
- ISSER and ReFinD Host IPA Senior Research Fellow and Expert Panel for Webinar Addressing DFS Barriers. Read more
- ReFinD-IEIC Webinar Discusses Strategies for Improving Agent Services in India's Last-Mile Communities. Read more
Looking Ahead
ReFinD’s achievements in 2024 are a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing financial inclusion and generating evidence that drives impactful change. These milestones inspire and encourage us to deepen our dedication to bridging financial access gaps, fostering innovative research, and building meaningful collaborations. As we step into 2025, we remain steadfast in our mission to create a world where financial systems work for everyone.
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