Senior Advisor, Global Policy, Financial Services for the Poor, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
All Sessions by Deon Woods Bell
26 April
Day 1
WEDNESDAY
15:00
Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructures for Accelerating Financial Inclusion
15:00 - 16:00
The session on accelerating financial inclusion and digital economy discussed the importance of digital infrastructure, policies and regulations, and collaboration between public and private sectors. It highlighted the potential of digital technology to improve financial inclusion for underserved communities and stressed the need for responsible policies that balance innovation, privacy, security, and inclusion concerns. Collaboration between different stakeholders was considered crucial for building digital infrastructure, designing effective policies, and investing in education and training. The session emphasized the potential for digital technology to drive economic growth, but also underscored the importance of ensuring equitable distribution of benefits.