This workshop explores innovative strategies and technologies that can accelerate financial inclusion, particularly in emerging markets. Participants will gain insights into global best practices, regulatory frameworks, and digital innovations such as fintech, mobile banking, digital payments, and inclusive financial products. The program will focus on building sustainable and scalable models to expand access to financial services for underserved communities, driving economic growth and social empowerment.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key drivers and barriers to financial inclusion.
- Recognize the role of innovation and technology in expanding financial services.
- Analyze successful global and regional case studies for replicable models.
- Develop strategies for creating inclusive financial products and services.
- Foster collaboration between regulators, banks, and fintechs to achieve inclusion goals.
- Formulate an action plan for implementing innovative financial inclusion initiatives.
Understanding Financial Inclusion & Global Trends
- The importance of financial inclusion for economic development
- Key barriers to financial inclusion in emerging economies
- Global case studies of successful financial inclusion models
- Role of policymakers, regulators, and financial institutions
- Digital financial services: mobile money, branchless banking, and payment systems
Innovation & Strategies for Impact
- Fintech solutions and emerging technologies in financial inclusion
- Designing inclusive financial products (microfinance, savings, credit, insurance)
- Public-private partnerships for financial inclusion
- Regulatory innovations and risk management frameworks
- Action planning: Building an inclusive financial ecosystem
- Senior executives from banks, microfinance institutions, and fintech firms
- Policy makers, regulators, and central bank officials
- Professionals from development organizations and NGOs focused on financial inclusion
- Innovators and entrepreneurs in the digital finance ecosystem
- Academics and researchers in finance, economics, and development
Faculty:
- Dr. Usman Nazir
- Dr. Ayaz Tanoli
- Dr. Kamran Mumtaz
- Dr. Abdul Basit
- Dr. Amir Awan
- Ms. Nadia Saeed
IBA CEE Cancellation Policy for Open Enrollment Programs:
In the event of participant's cancellation, the following schedule will apply:
- 5 days before start of workshop - No cancellation
- Within 4 to 2 days prior to workshop Half program fee forfeiture
- Within 1 day and No Shows - Full program fee forfeiture
Cancellation notification must be made in writing to CEE.
Postponement
Due to any unavoidable circumstances, the workshop may be postponed by the institute. In case of postponement, the institute will refund full fee of the program or the participant may opt to defer his/her registration to the next program.
Substitute
Substitutes will be taken at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Should we be unable to accept your application for any reason, your payment (cheque/draft) will be returned to you.
Deferrals
All registrations deferrals must be requested in writing at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Send a note to the Program Registration Team indicating that you wish to have your registration deferred to another session of the same program within one year. The deposited fee will be carried forward. Please note that only one transfer is permitted. After one year, the deposited fee will be fully forfeited.
