Globally, 1.4 billion people don’t have a bank account, let alone other financial services that many of us take for granted. But digitization and innovation are reshaping financial services, bringing low-income and underserved people into the formal financial sector and creating new opportunities to build a greener, more resilient, and equitable world. Join us to hear from technical experts, thought leaders, and financial service users as we explore new trends, controversies, and developments in inclusive finance.
Inclusive Finance Frontiers
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Globally, 1.4 billion people don’t have a bank account, let alone other financial services that many of us take for granted. But digitization and innovation are reshaping financial services, bringing low-income and underserved people into the formal financial sector and creating new opportunities to build a greener, more resilient, and equitable world. Join us to hear from technical experts, thought leaders, and financial service users as we explore new trends, controversies, and developments in inclusive finance.
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Recent Episodes
April 16, 2026
When Cash Can't Wait: Reimagining Payment Distribution in Sudan
<p>Three years ago, conflict erupted in Sudan, and its toll continues to be devastating. The crisis has caused profound human suffering and dismantled the systems households once relied on to absorb shocks. The financial sector has been hit hard: liquidity has dried up, infrastructure destroyed, and social protection mechanisms unraveled. </p><p>Humanitarian actors have scaled up cash assistance, but face serious obstacles: limited liquidity, fragmented financial service providers, and complex payment processes. This has resulted in accumulated delays of up to 200 days in delivering cash transfers in the midst of a severe humanitarian crisis. </p><p>In this episode, we explore an emerging solution: the Shared Distribution Network (SEND), designed by CGAP and the Cash Consortium of Sudan to cut delays and improve cost-effectiveness. </p><p>Featured Voices: </p><ul><li><p>Rayan Nimir, Policy and Advocacy Advisor, Collective Sudan (formerly, Cash Consortium of Sudan) </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>William Cook, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Hiba Al-Madani, a cash recipient and small business owner in Sudan </p></li></ul><p>Producer: Lamis Daoud, CGAP External Affairs Officer </p><p>Audio Editor and Sound Producer: Samantha Malhotra, World Bank Group Interactive Media Program </p><p>Executive Producer: Jahda Swanborough, CGAP Communications Lead </p><p>© CGAP/World Bank, 2026 </p><p>Special thanks to Sara Murray from CGAP for her expertise and insights that brought this episode to life, the Cash Collective for conducting the interview with Hiba Al-Madani, and Samah Salman for dubbing Hiba’s contribution. </p><p>Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.cgap.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.cgap.org</a>. If you have any feedback, connect with us at <a href="mailto:podcast@cgap.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">podcast@cgap.org</a>. </p>
April 1, 2026
Loans to Lifelines: Can Lending Innovations Enhance Climate Resilience?
<p>As climate instability intensifies, frontline communities need better tools to adapt and recover. Yet, when extreme weather strikes, the institutions best positioned to help—microfinance institutions (MFIs)—have historically pulled back, reducing lending during crises, just when clients need capital the most. Today, a new wave of innovations is changing that equation, in ways that still make financial sense for lenders. </p><p>This episode explores two approaches that are flipping the script on how inclusive finance institutions respond to climate shocks: </p><ol><li><strong>Recovery lending</strong>: Post-disaster loans that help households and small businesses rebuild quickly</li><li><strong>Contingent lines of credit</strong>: Pre-arranged financing that can be activated when a specific, objective trigger is met </li></ol><p>We dive into real-world examples from Malawi and Colombia, where these approaches are helping MFIs stay engaged during crises and unlock faster recovery for climate-affected communities. </p><p>Featured Voices: </p><ul><li><p>Karen Lewin, Financial Services Head, VisionFund International </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Juan Camilo Flórez Falla, Head of Digital Banking, Bancamía </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Grecium Kachingwe, a fish vendor from Phalombe, Malawi </p></li></ul><p>Producer: Lamis Daoud, CGAP External Affairs Officer </p><p>Audio Editor and Sound Producer: Samantha Malhotra, World Bank Group Interactive Media Program </p><p>Executive Producer: Jahda Swanborough, CGAP Communications Lead </p><p>© CGAP/World Bank, 2026 </p><p>Special thanks to Peter Zetterli and Michel Hanouch from CGAP for helping shape this episode. </p><p>Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.cgap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.cgap.org</a>. If you have any feedback, connect with us at <a href="mailto:podcast@cgap.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">podcast@cgap.org</a>. </p>
March 18, 2026
How Can Data Help Close Gaps in Women’s Financial Inclusion? Lessons from Rwanda
<p>Women's financial inclusion is advancing, but gaps remain. The World Bank's Global Findex 2025 reveals that 77% of women globally now hold a financial account, yet in some low- and middle-income countries, women are still up to 30 percentage points less likely to own one than men. So, what's driving this persistent divide, and how do we close it? </p><p>In <a href="https://www.cgap.org/research/podcast/nano-necessity-unlocking-growth-for-women-entrepreneurs-in-uganda-and-beyond" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>our last episode</u></a>, we looked at some of the barriers nano women entrepreneurs face and potential solutions. Thie time, we turn to the power of data. Gender-disaggregated data gives regulators and financial service providers the insight needed to design products and policies that truly serve women. In this episode, we explore how Rwanda is leading the way using smarter data collection to build a more inclusive and equitable financial system for women. </p><p>Featured Voices </p><ul><li><p>Dr. Moise Bigirimana, Director of Financial Sector Development and Inclusion, National Bank of Rwanda </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Michelle Gacinya, Strategy Lead W-MSME, Bank of Kigali </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Sabrina Mutangana, Skincare business owner, Rwanda </p></li></ul><p>Producer: Lamis Daoud, CGAP External Affairs Officer </p><p>Audio Editor and Sound Producer: Samantha Malhotra, World Bank Group Interactive Media Program </p><p>Executive Producer: Jahda Swanborough, CGAP Communications Lead </p><p>© CGAP/World Bank, 2026 </p><p>Special thanks to Valdete Berisha for conducting the interviews with this episode's guests on behalf of the produce. </p><p>Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.cgap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>www.cgap.org</u></a>. If you have any feedback, connect with us at <a href="mailto:podcast@cgap.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>podcast@cgap.org</u></a>. </p>
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