ICD and UBT Launch a Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy Training and Education Program

Source: ZAWYA

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Executive Education of the University of Business and Technology (UBT Executive Education) are announcing the official launching of a joint education program to provide high-quality education and training courses in the subject of Financial Literacy (FinLit) and Financial Inclusion in ICD's 55 member countries via ICD’s FinLit online Platform.   

The Parties recognize the importance FinLit in the development agenda and in its significant contribution to financial inclusion. The program will introduce several education mechanisms and platforms, including financial education and training workshops, webinars, illustration materials, boot camps, hackathons, gamification, accredited in-class and online educational courses, and offer certified training and education programs; in addition to other opportunities or activities of mutual interest to both Parties.