Episode 11 (Policy makers edition). Tracking Inclusion: How Mobile Tech is Shaping Financial Access

09/10/2025 9 min Episodio 11
Episode 11 (Policy makers edition). Tracking Inclusion: How Mobile Tech is Shaping Financial Access

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Financial inclusion is a cornerstone of development, and since 2011, the Global Findex Database has been the definitive source of data on the ways in which adults around the world access and use financial services. The 2025 edition introduces a new component that measures access to and use of mobile technology. Combined with financial inclusion data, it offers a holistic view of how mobile infrastructure is expanding access to financial services and improving economic resilience. From smartphone use to savings, on this episode we explore how technology is shaping financial inclusion, and where progress is still needed. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts.

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