Financial Inclusion 2.0
Join our next cohort starting Thursday, May 2nd, at 11 am CET.
The ONLY Course today that bridges financial inclusion and financial innovation.
Structure: Synchronized, eight weeks, 3-4 weekly learning hours.
Gain a Certificate of Completion from Fintech for Longevity Academy
Level : Basic/
Develop a Comprehensive Perspective on Financial Inclusion in the Digital Age by cultivating a holistic understanding of financial inclusion, considering political, economic, technological, and socio-cultural dimensions, and developing the ability to analyze current practices and future developments in the field.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the Fundamentals and Evolution of Financial Inclusion 1.0 and 2.0: Grasp critical concepts, historical developments, and the evolution from Financial Inclusion 1.0 to 2.0, understanding their distinct characteristics and impacts.
- Analyze Measurement Strategies and Metrics: Learn about various global methods and metrics to measure financial inclusion, evaluating their effectiveness and limitations in different socio-economic contexts.
- Explore the Impact of Mobile Money and Digital Banking: Understand the role and impact of mobile money and digital banking in promoting financial inclusion, focusing on case studies like M-Pesa in developing countries and the challenges in high-income economies.
- Assess the Role of Demographics and Socio-cultural Factors: Investigate how religion, gender, race, and age influence financial inclusion, particularly in digital banking transformation.
- Evaluate Financial Instruments for the Underserved: Study the potential and effectiveness of micro-pensions, savings, and other digital financial instruments in empowering underserved communities.
- Discuss the Intersection of Credit, Risk, and Regulation: Analyze the interplay between credit access, risk management, and regulatory frameworks, especially in the AI framework
- Predict Future Trends and Their Impact: Identify and critically assess emerging trends in the financial inclusion space, such as digital currencies, and predict their potential impacts on global financial inclusion.
This course is intended for:
- Financial Professionals and Bankers: Individuals working in banking, microfinance, and financial services who are interested in expanding their understanding of inclusive finance and its impact on different demographics.
- Policy Makers and Regulators: Government officials and regulators responsible for developing and implementing policies related to financial inclusion, banking regulations, and economic development.
- Development Professionals and Economists: Those working in international development organizations, NGOs, or as economists who focus on poverty alleviation, economic development, and financial empowerment.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Especially those in the fintech sector or aiming to develop products and services for underserved markets.
- Social Impact Investors: Individuals and groups interested in investing in or funding initiatives that promote financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
AGENDA:
Week 1- Setting the stage–the political economy of financial inclusion
Week 2 - Financial Inclusion 1.0 versus Financial Inclusion 2.0 – What is the difference?
Week 3 - Strategies for measuring financial inclusion around the world
Week 4 - Mobile money, poverty and gender equality – The story of M-Pesa in developing countries
Week 5 - Religion, gender, race and old age in the new digital banking. What is the case of financial inclusion in high-income economies?
Week 6 - Micro-pensions and savings– Leveraging the power of underserved communities
Week 7 - Credit, risk and financial inclusion – the role of regulation in promoting small and medium businesses
Week 8 - Future trends (such as a digital central currency) and their expected impact on financial inclusion
Skills covered in this course:
#financialinclusion, #communities, #socialpolicy, #genderequality #credit risk, #risk management
Gain a Certificate of Completion after passing the test with a minimum of 80 points out of 100.
For more information, please send us an email at academy@fintech4longevity.com
Financial Inclusion 2.0