Regulatory Alerts2021-01-01
Added · Updated
National Financial Inclusion Strategy-II (2021-2025)
The Government of Ethiopia refreshes the National Financial Inclusion Strategy to cover the period 2021-2025, building on progress that increased financial inclusion from 22% to an estimated 45% in 2020. The strategy outlines programs to scale mobile money, drive inclusion in underserved areas, expand access to financing for MSMEs and agriculture, and develop micro-insurance. It establishes a governance structure including the National Council for Financial Inclusion and sets targets for demand and supply sides to deepen financial services and enhance consumer protection.