According to many in the impact investment industry, microfinance is dead - yesterday's solution at best. Fortunately for people at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP), no one told microfinance that it has died. But where is it going now and what do MFIs need to do to stay relevant?

The latest Findex shows global progress on access to financial services, but it also illustrates challenges in reaching marginalized groups and increasing usage.

A case study with two financial service providers in Burkina Faso explores seven risks involved in bringing savings groups into digital finance.

Study finds that access to formal savings and loans played a critical role in coping with disaster 

The opportunities and risks of fintech are front of mind for financial sector policymakers these days, and many are looking to China for inspiration and guidance. What can we learn from the Chinese experience?

Integrating social and behavior change communication in women’s economic empowerment programming to address social gender norms that affect financial inclusion.

In this Gateway Guide, we present you with the latest publications on youth financial services, entrepreneurship and employment, and financial education.

Child and Youth Finance International believes that ending poverty requires teaching children and youth how to manage money responsibly.

Women leaders in financial inclusion from around the globe answer the question: What message or advice would you give to women in the sector who would like to reach leadership positions in their institutions?

CGAP’s Yasmin Bin-Humam discusses why gender is such a key topic in financial inclusion and what the Women's Financial Inclusion Community of Practice (COP) is up to.