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The podcast meeting the sector leaders that are unlocking the potential of financial inclusion as an enabler of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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The Center for Financial Inclusion is a collaborative effort to advance the commercial model of microfinance while upholding the interests and needs of poor clients worldwide. Visit our website at www.CenterforFinancialInclusion.org.
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Breaking Barriers: Women Changemakers in Financial Inclusion is a podcast series about trailblazing women leaders who are driving change to ensure that women worldwide have access to and usage of the financial products and services. It's brought to you by Women's World Banking, an organization that aims to empower low-income women around the world through financial inclusion.
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DiverCity Podcast: Talking Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Services Industry
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DiverCity Podcast is all about equality, inclusion, and diversity in financial services, with leading commentators from around the world bringing fresh perspectives to the D&I debate. Hosted by Julia Streets, on each episode we seek to shine a light on positive progress, call out areas requiring further focus and offer lots of ideas to help drive change.
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Following a fantastic and successful Series 1 of show, we're excited to bring you a special bonus episode, before the launch of Series 2 in January 2026. In May 2025, Jack travelled to Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands—a stunning nation in the Pacific made up of nearly 1,000 islands. With a population of just over 800,000, the country fac…
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In this season finale, we take you to Uganda to explore how innovative fintech and agribusiness partnerships are driving a new era of agricultural finance for coffee growers. Emata is a Ugandan fintech (and licensed MFI) working in agriculture. They partner with agri companies to give smallholder farmers affordable, AI-powered digital loans. In thi…
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S1 EP9 - Reimagining Insurance for the Missing Middle with Garance Wattez-Richard, Founder & CEO of AXA EssentiALL
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What happens when one of the world’s biggest insurers decides to design products for the population that’s too poor to be rich — and too rich to be poor? In this deeply insightful conversation, Garance Wattez-Richard shares the story behind the creation of AXA EssentiALL. From her first pitch to launching operations in 22 markets, Garance walks us …
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S1 EP8 - Tackling the $170 BILLION annual financing gap for smallholder farmers with Tim Strong, Head of Agricultural Finance at Opportunity International
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Smallholder farmers are the backbone of Africa's agricultural sector, producing 80% of the region's food supply. In this episode, we met with Tim Strong, Head of Agricultural Finance for Opportunity International to discuss how financial inclusion can be a vehicle for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve their goals. Guest: Timothy …
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The adoption of digital financial services, or DFS has created significant impact for underserved communities across the world. The United Nations states that inclusive digital financial services have allowed individuals to store and increase savings, cope with unexpected economic shocks, access social benefits more cheaply, and make investments in…
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S1 EP6 - Supporting Countries to Prepare and Respond Quickly to Climate Disasters with Nilesh Prakash, Co-Director of Global Shield against Climate Risks
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When climate disasters strike, the world's most vulnerable communities often face devastating financial losses. In an era of increasing climate risks, traditional disaster response isn't enough. Communities need financial solutions that put them in control of their recovery. In Episode 6 of the Financial Inclusion Unlocked Podcast, we met with Nile…
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The way that we view and define financial inclusion continues to evolve. Not only is financial inclusion measured on purely “access” but on how it can be a vehicle to accelerate the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. In this episode, we meet with Sophie Sirtaine, the Chief Executive Officer of CGAP, to discuss what the future of financial inclusi…
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From Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to ROSCAs and Cuchubales, community-based financial groups have a long history of empowering individuals. Whether it’s for personal development or economic resilience, saving groups have been a cornerstone of financial inclusion for centuries. In this episode, we met with Jeff Ashe, a financial inc…
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In the first episode of the new Financial Inclusion Unlocked podcast, Jack met with Thomas Yann Piveteau, Financial Sector Specialist at The World Bank to learn about Project FASTT. Thomas explained the objectives of the project, which aims to develop fast payment systems globally. The discussion covers the benefits of these systems, the role of ce…
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S1 EP2 - How Parametric Insurance is Protecting Communities in Fiji Against Cyclones and Flooding
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With the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events increasing, Small Island Developing States (SIDs) are bearing the brunt of climate change, facing a growing number of threats including cyclones, floods, and rising sea levels. For instance, Fiji alone has seen devastating impacts from cyclones like Cyclone Winston in 2016, which the World …
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Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa, with over 1.7 million refugees and asylum seekers in the country. For those arriving in Uganda, accessing basic financial services has been incredibly difficult due to a lack of legal documentation, collateral and inadequate banking infrastructure. In this episode, we met with two leading exp…
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Financial Inclusion Unlocked is launching on 24th March!! The new podcast series is on a journey to learn how we can unlock the potential of financial inclusion as an enabler for the 17 UN SDGs. From the heights of Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains to the islands of Fiji, we're uncovering stories of breakthrough solutions covering topics from parametric …
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In this episode, Host Julia Streets is joined by Stacy Lentz, LGBTQ+ activist, speaker, and co-owner of the Stonewall Inn and Eve Ellis, wealth adviser at William Blair. Together they chart the path of LGBTQ+ activism from the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement to obstacles to change in our current social and political climate. They discu…
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In this episode we discuss transitioning two very different perspectives. Host Julia Streets is joined by Josephine Hughes, a BACP Accredited Counsellor, business mentor and parent of transgender children and Liam Paschall, a transgender man committed to promoting understanding, inclusion, and allyship. They share their personal stories about the j…
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Recorded live at the Women in Payments ASEAN Symposium, in Singapore on 25 October 2023, with senior leaders, rising stars and industry experts from across the ASEAN region in attendance. Our host Julia Streets is joined by Danielle Sharpe, Chief of Staff to the Global Head of Transaction Banking for Standard Chartered Bank, Sanjeev Chatrath, Partn…
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As we continue our international conversations, in this episode we look toGhana. Host Julia Streets is joined by Darryl Koku Mawutor Abraham, the Growth Director in Africa of Taptap Send and Kingsley Abrokwah, Chief Enabler and Chief Executive Officer of Kudigo. Together they discuss how tech is providing payment solutions across the continent by a…
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In our first episode of Series 16, we begin with a special extended episode focusing on antisemitism, the ‘oldest form of hatred in the world’. Host Julia Streets is joined by Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism and national newspaper Journalist, Nicole Lampert. Together they chart the rise of antisemitism and the exclus…
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In this episode, Dr. Tosan Oruwariye (Co-founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships at MaTontine) discusses her journey from medicine to the financial inclusion space, the financial services MaTontine provides, and challenges she faced when starting a FinTech.Από τον Women's World Banking
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This episode features Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Governor from the National Bank of Rwanda. She discusses Rwanda's high ranking within gender equality, programs that have empowered young girls, and her passion for women and inclusion.Από τον Women's World Banking
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In this episode, we sit down with CEO of Friends of Women's World Banking in India, Viji Das. She discusses the childhood experiences that drove her to work towards women's financial inclusion in India, and how her tireless research and support from family helped her find her voice in the development sector.…
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Samit Ghosh, founder and CEO of Ujjivan Financial Services in India and Women's World Banking board member, sits with host Karen Miller to discuss what more we can do to promote women leaders. He shares specific stories of women pioneers, such as Ela Bhatt, and how he and his team continue making efforts towards financial inclusion and gender diver…
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Craig Churchill on Microinsurance In this podcast, ACCION International Principle Director Monica Brand speaks with Craig Churchill of the International Labour Organization’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility. Craig discusses some recent innovations being made in terms of microinsurance products, delivery channels, and supply gaps, as well as the …
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The Origins of the Campaign for Client Protection with Elisabeth Rhyne and Kate McKee Elisabeth Rhyne of the Center for Financial Inclusion and Kate McKee of CGAP talk about the origins of the Campaign for Client Protection, its relevance at this time, and their next steps.Από τον Center for Financial Inclusion
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Why Client Protection? An Interview with Mathias Katamba and Shireen Farrag The second podcast featuring members of the Campaign for Client Protection Steering Committee, this episode features Uganda Finance Trust CEO Mathias Katamba and Sanabel (Microfinance Network of Arab Countries) Executive Director Shireen Farrag.…
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Why Client Protection? An Interview with Samit Ghosh and Asad Mahmood Campaign for Client Protection Director Robin Ratcliffe interviews two members of the Campaign Steering Committee during their first meeting in March 2009. Here Samit Ghosh, managing director of India’s Ujjivan, and Asad Mahmood, managing director of Global Social Investment Fund…
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Heather Clark on the Beyond Codes Project Heather Clark speaks with Double Bottom Line Manager Cara Forster about joining the Center as a senior fellow and her role in the Center’s Beyond Codes Project.Από τον Center for Financial Inclusion
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