Bridging The Digital Divide: Paths To Financial Inclusion Through The Digital Economy 2023 | Economist Impact events | 20 March 2023 | Virtual
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| Event Date |
Tue Mar 21 UTC (over 1 year ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Mar 20 8:00pm - Mon Mar 20 8:00pm |
| Location | Virtual |
| Region | All |
Details
Digital inclusion is more than just the ability to access technology—it is also the opportunity to participate in society. A recent report found that out of 1.7 billion unbanked adults, as many as 1.1 billion of them own a mobile phone. This forces the question why they should be excluded from basic financial activities. Obstacles such as mediocre digital infrastructure, poor security, inadequate policy and legislative frameworks, and slow private-sector adoption of technology hold back digital inclusion.
Overcoming the digital divide will involve a combination of policy and technology solutions. Governments, the private sector and innovators could align to deliver essential infrastructure, promote an enabling regulatory environment, hone incentives and build trust by protecting consumers and optimising their experience.
Why Attend?
• Join us for the webinar, Bridging the digital divide: paths to financial inclusion through the digital economy, supported by Visa, to identify the barriers, how they impact participation in society and what means are needed to bridge the divide and enable financial inclusion.
• Understand the barriers and pain-points that exist in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa societies in access to the digital economy
• Hear from global experts and uncover lessons-learned from regional and global leaders that have tailored policies to local contexts and the opportunities these created
• Learn how the public and private sectors can work together to build enabling environments, propel financial inclusion, achieve broader inclusive growth and economic development
Speakers
2023 Speakers
Jean Pesme
Global Director, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, World Bank
Andrew Torre
Regional president, CEMEA, Visa
Shamika Sirimanne
Director of technology and logistics division, UNCTAD
MODERATOR:
John Ferguson
Practice lead - globalisation, trade and finance
Economist Impact
Sponsors & Partners
2023 Sponsor
• VISA