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Financial Inclusion Beyond Access

January 19, 2023
10:15–11:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Despite progress over the past decade, 24% of adults remain unbanked and about only half of all adults in developing economies can access funds within 30 days to cover an unexpected expense. What more can technology advancements and cross-sector coordination achieve to increase inclusion for underserved individuals and businesses?

This is a livestreamed session.

Speakers

HN
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
Queen of the Netherlands; United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development
United Nations
MM
Matthew Murray
Editor-in-Chief
Wall Street Journal
SS
Shivani Siroya
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Tala

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