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Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion

CEFI’s key role is to coordinate, advocate and monitor financial inclusion activities including coordinating stakeholder dialogue towards responsible financial service delivery and service quality, encourage innovation and strengthen financial sector industry development.

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Financial Inclusion Quarterly Reports 2023

Measuring progress towards financial inclusion is important for policymakers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. Quarterly reports can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of financial inclusion initiatives, the uptake of financial services by underserved populations, and the challenges that still need to be addressed.

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What we do

CEFI’S KEY INITIATIVES

THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY

CEFI works with the government and other stakeholders to develop and implement a national strategy to increase financial inclusion in PNG

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

CEFI develops and implements financial education programs to help people in PNG improve their financial literacy and make informed decisions about money.

AGENT BANKING

CEFI supports the development of agent banking networks, which allow people in remote areas to access basic financial services through local agents.

DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

CEFI works to increase access to digital financial services, such as mobile money and electronic payments, in order to expand financial inclusion in PNG.

The Inclusive Green Finance Policy (IGFP) Project

The Inclusive Green Finance Policy  (IGFP) Project was initiated in 25 June 2021 with the aim of greater understanding of climate resilience and inclusive green growth in PNG. IGFP marks the first step towards green finance in PNG, thereby facilitating future efforts to monitor, regulate, and promote green finance flows in the country. 

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The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion

CEFI’s key role is to coordinate, advocate and monitor financial inclusion activities including coordinating stakeholder dialogue towards responsible financial service delivery and service quality, encourage innovation and strengthen financial sector industry development.

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BPNG & CEFI succesfully host first Policy Forum & Excellence Awards

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) successfully hosted its inaugural Financial Inclusion Policy Forum and Excellence Awards on Friday November 22 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby.

Speakers at the forum included Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) Ms. Elizabeth Genia, BPNG Assistant Governor, Financial System and Stability Group, Mr. George Awap, CEFI Executive Director Mr, Saliya Ranasinghe, Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)­­ Director of Policy Programs and Implementation, Dr. Eliki Bolewata, Asian Development Bank Country Director Mr. Said Zaidansyah and Deputy Secretary of the National Planning and Monitoring Department Mr. Michael Kumung.

Other speakers included representatives from international development partners, PNG government departments heads and senior officials, partner financial institutions, members of NGOs and other stakeholders.

Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea Ms. Elizabeth Genia, who is also chair of CEFI’s Board, in her opening keynote address at  the forum stated that the inaugural financial inclusion policy forum marked a significant step in the country’s journey towards building an inclusive, resilient and equitable financial system for all Papua New Guineans.

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CEFI maintains strategic partnerships with a range of national stakeholders, including industry, donor and training partners, and the Government of Papua New Guinea.