This Data Privacy Day, CFI promotes responsible data practices and privacy through the Privacy as Product Playbook, emphasizing the importance of embedding data privacy at the beginning of the design process to better protect consumers ..read more

Cybersecurity has become a critical pillar of consumer trust and a key enabler of equitable financial inclusion. In collaboration with CyberPeace Institute, we explore the risks of cyber threats in inclusive finance and what is needed to responsibly address them ..read more

As the year comes to an end, CFI's VP of Research and Programs, Edoardo Totolo, reflects on recent trends in the inclusive finance sector and what we should prioritize looking ahead ..read more

CFI and WFP’s research shows that well-designed cash transfer programs have the potential to enhance household well-being and reduce risks of intimate partner violence, but doing so successfully requires a nuanced approach that incorporates gender-transformative elements and engages multiple stakeholders. This blog post explores how, when designed intentionally, cash transfer programs can help us move closer towards the goal of women's economic empowerment ..read more

Reflecting on conversations from the 2023 RFF event, CFI's Advisory Council member Joanna Ledgerwood writes about why DFS risks are greater for women and what is needed for addressing and preventing these risks to increase women's digital inclusion ..read more

Following the release of CFI's Equitable AI Guide and Brief, Lucciana Alvarez Ruiz identifies issues with popular AI tools, like ChatGPT, and how AI can result in harmful gender bias if key challenges with building accountability and transparency are not addressed ..read more

Columbia University SIPA graduate, Nina Liew, considers how fintechs can challenge discriminatory gender norms, intentionally design products for women users, and diversify their organization to further benefit women ..read more

Interviews with 12 agriculture and financial experts in Sierra Leone identify 3 major climate risks for the country. How can FSPs better understand the impact of these risks and help vulnerable populations transition to alternative livelihoods ..read more

Interviews with 38 women MSE owners in India emphasize the need for banks and fintechs to adopt a gender-intelligent approach to better understand how women use complaint resolution processes and design offerings that address their specific needs ..read more

The fintech expansion in low- and middle-income markets faces numerous challenges, but the sector continues to be an area of significant opportunity and innovation. CFI breaks down four key trends in fintech funding today and urges investors to continue supporting inclusive fintechs toward sustained growth ..read more